The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers structured the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

Select only the arguments of the Anti-Federalists by checking the correct boxes.

A standing army threatens citizens' liberties.

The national government needs the power to levy taxes.

A standing army is necessary for national defense.

A bill of rights is necessary to protect the rights of individuals.

The national government holds too much power over the states.

The distribution of powers provides a safeguard against excessive government power.

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The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers structured the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

Select only the arguments of the Anti-Federalists by checking the correct boxes.

A standing army threatens citizens' liberties.

The national government needs the power to levy taxes.

A standing army is necessary for national defense.

A bill of rights is necessary to protect the rights of individuals.

The national government holds too much power over the states.

The distribution of powers provides a safeguard against excessive government power.

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Dayami Maldonado · Answer 1

A standing army threatens citizens' liberties.

A bill of rights is necessary to protect the rights of individuals.

The national government holds too much power over the states.

The distribution of powers provides a safeguard against excessive government power.

A general rule of thumb is that Anti-Federalists wanted all of the power in the hands of the people and states. They hated the idea of a federal government (thus Anti-Federalist)