The Anti-Federalist Papers provided crucial insights into the concerns and arguments against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. One of the most prominent themes in these writings was the fear of a central government becoming too powerful and infringing on individual liberties. Anti-Federalists argued for the necessity of a Bill of Rights to safeguard personal freedoms. To which of the following statements best summarizes a fundamental concern highlighted by the Anti-Federalist Papers?