Anti-Federalist Views on a Bill of Rights

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Anti-federalist Papers

During the debates over the ratification of the United States Constitution, the Anti-Federalists expressed significant concerns regarding the potential for the federal government to overreach its authority and infringe on individual rights. Among the numerous arguments presented by Anti-Federalist writers, one of their strongest critiques was aimed at the lack of a specific Bill of Rights in the proposed Constitution. Which of the following statements best represents an Anti-Federalist viewpoint on the need for a Bill of Rights?

The Constitution should be ratified immediately as it will ensure a strong federal government to maintain order.

Without explicit protections for individual liberties, citizens are at risk of tyranny from a powerful central government.

The separation of powers embedded in the Constitution is sufficient to protect individual rights without a Bill of Rights.

The states already have adequate protections for individual rights, making a Bill of Rights unnecessary at the federal level.

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