Question

16. Which of the following statements most accurately describe the opinion of
Anti-Federalism

A. A national government needs the power to tax

B. The country needs a national currency to reach its economic potential

C. Without a Bill of Rights, the national government will become a tyranny

D. Democracy will only work in a large republic

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The Anti-Federalists were opposed to strong government. They were mainly "ordinary citizens" and farmers. Some key members were Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry.

Their core beliefs included:

• A strict Constitutional interpretation

• A general fear of one centralized government. They championed state governments and a small republic.

• Opposition of the Constitution (they wanted to preserve the Articles of Confederation, because they aligned with Anti-Federalist beliefs)
• A Bill of Rights to protect the people's individual freedoms that could be threatened by strong governmental influence

So, based on the Anti-Federalist beliefs, they would not want to give the national government more power through taxation (choice A) or a national currency (choice B).

They also would despise a large republic (choice D).  as they favored smaller government.

However, they did fight for a Bill of Rights, hoping it could protect the people from a too-powerful government. Choice C is correct.