Author Question: What was a fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate? ... (Read 55 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What was a fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?

a. that a weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States
b. that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of the states
c. that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
d. that powerful state governments would infringe on individual liberties

Question 2

Which of the following was written to encourage passage of the Constitution and remains a compelling source for determining the intent of the Framers?

a. the Declaration of Independence
b. The Federalist Papers
c. Common Sense
d. Two Treatises on Government