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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Economic and Political Protections in the Constitution Debate

Medium Period 3: 1754–1800 Federalists Vs. Anti-federalists

During the debate surrounding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 1780s, two prominent political factions emerged: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists supported a strong central government and were instrumental in promoting the Constitution, arguing that it provided necessary checks and balances. In contrast, the Anti-Federalists were concerned about the potential for tyranny in a centralized government and called for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties. Which of the following provisions was primarily argued by Anti-Federalists in their opposition to the Constitution?

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