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The Anti-Federalists opposed the new U.S. Constitution for numerous reasons. They distrusted large, powerful national governments and believed liberty could only be protected in small republics in which the rulers were closely checked by the public. They believed a large nation could best be governed by a confederation, with local governments having the most control. A strong national government would be distant from the people and not capable of protecting the rights of the citizens. Congress would tax to heavily and the Supreme Court would overrule state courts. They distrusted the president having too much power, including a standing army under his control. They also favored the addition of a Bill of Rights to protect the citizens from the national government. They wanted the House of Representatives increased in size so it would reflect a greater variety of popular interests. The wanted a council created to check the actions of the president. They also favored leaving military affairs in the hands of the state militias.
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Why do some people oppose gay rights?
They have their own reasons.
Why did many people oppose the Constitution without a bill of rights?
Without a Bill of Rights, the Constitution lacked individual rights that should be guaranteed to all citizens. Also, some people thought that the Constitution gave too much power to the central government. The Bill of Rights made sure everyone had spelled out rights so the government can not take them away like Great Britain did.
Why did some people oppose the environmental movement?
They believed it interfered with their individual rights.
These amendments list some of the rights and liberties of the people and of the states?
Bill of Rights
Some states were not in favor of a Bill of Rights because why?
Some states were not in favor of a Bill of Rights because they had their own laws to protect people's freedoms. They also felt that the Bill of Rights was not inclusive enough.
Why was the Bill of Rights put into the constitution?
I believe the Bill of Rights was put in the Constitution to satisfy the anti-federalist.
Why did some people not sign the constitution?
There was no Bill of Rights declaring freedom
What are some gay rights protected by the bill of rights?
Gay people were not specifically considered upon the writing the Constitution, so there aren't any real "Gay rights" in the Bill of Rights. Although, the Bill of Rights still applies, I guess.
Why did some people feel that the bill of rights did not need to be added to the Constitution?
most states had there own Bill of Rights writtenin state constitutions
Why did some anti-federalist felt that there were errors in the articles of confederation?
there was no bill of rights to state specific rights for the people
Is The Bill of Rights establishes some basic rights that all citizens of the US are guaranteed?
The bill of rights enumerates all of the rights to which U.S. citizens are entitled?
What are some Bill of Rights?
What ae 3 rights in the bill of rghts?
