The Antifederalists' most effective criticism of the proposed Constitution was their concern over the potential for a strong central government to infringe upon individual liberties and states' rights. They argued that the Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights to explicitly protect citizens' freedoms, which they believed was essential to prevent tyranny. This fear of centralized power resonated with many Americans, leading to significant debate and ultimately the inclusion of the Bill of Rights as a compromise to secure ratification.
It did not contian the Bill Of Rights.
Differing views on these questions brought into existence two parties, the Federalists, who favored a strong central government, and the Antifederalists, who preferred a loose association of separate states. Impassioned arguments on both sides were voiced by the press, the legislatures, and the state conventions. In Virginia, the Antifederalists attacked the proposed new government by challenging the opening phrase of the Constitution: "We the People of the United States." Without using the individual state names in the Constitution, the delegates argued, the states would not retain their separate rights or powers. Virginia Antifederalists were led by Patrick Henry, who became the chief spokesman for back-country farmers who feared the powers of the new central government. Wavering delegates were persuaded by a proposal that the Virginia convention recommend a bill of rights, and Antifederalists joined with the Federalists to ratify the Constitution on June 25.
congress
As often as Constitutional Amendments are proposed.
never make it to the states
It did not contian the Bill Of Rights.
the national government would be to strong
The man who proposed the 24th amendment of the constitution. The man who proposed the 24th amendment of the constitution.
Article VII of the US Constitution required 9 states to ratify it before it became effective.
Differing views on these questions brought into existence two parties, the Federalists, who favored a strong central government, and the Antifederalists, who preferred a loose association of separate states. Impassioned arguments on both sides were voiced by the press, the legislatures, and the state conventions. In Virginia, the Antifederalists attacked the proposed new government by challenging the opening phrase of the Constitution: "We the People of the United States." Without using the individual state names in the Constitution, the delegates argued, the states would not retain their separate rights or powers. Virginia Antifederalists were led by Patrick Henry, who became the chief spokesman for back-country farmers who feared the powers of the new central government. Wavering delegates were persuaded by a proposal that the Virginia convention recommend a bill of rights, and Antifederalists joined with the Federalists to ratify the Constitution on June 25.
James Madison proposed the system of checks and balances included in the U.S. Constitution.
James Madison proposed the system of checks and balances included in the U.S. Constitution.
yes
of the more than 15,000 resolutions proposed by congrees since 1789 only have become amendment to the constitution?
Congress approves a territory's proposed constitution before it becomes a state.
The federalists are referred to as the supporters of the proposed Constitution.
The proposed Constitution created a central government with too much power