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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 too 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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Can you Define ratify?
Ratify is the constitution
The first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to Constitution abolishing slavery?
Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment because they wanted Abraham Lincoln's home state to be the first to ratify they amendment.
How many states were needed to ratify the constitution and why?
9 states were needed to ratify the Constitution
What was a problem for the Federalists in 1788?
C. Many states we’re not ready to ratify the constitution.
What state was the last to ratify the US Constitution?
Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the Constitution (May 29, 1790).
What party wanted to ratify the constitution?
The Federalist Party wanted to ratify the Constitution.
What document of writing is the bill of rights found in?
It was attached to the US Constitution. VA and NY wanted Bill of Rights added to the Constitution for they could ratify it.
Can you Define ratify?
Ratify is the constitution
Why was The Bill of Rights need?
The Bill of Rights was needed because some states (mainly New York and Virginia) wouldn't ratify the new Constitution in 1787. THey wanted some guarantees of personal liberties. They would ratify the Constitution if a bill of rights was added.
The first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to Constitution abolishing slavery?
Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment because they wanted Abraham Lincoln's home state to be the first to ratify they amendment.
Why did 9 out of 13 states have to ratify the document?
well its because the constitution requires 3/4 of states to change so to ratify the constitution itself it required the same amount of states. but because of the importance of the constitution the framers wanted all states to ratify it so no state felt alienated, namely Rhode island
What document did the constitution lack thst many states wanted added before they argued to ratify?
The Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights. It was added later.
How many states were needed to ratify the constitution and why?
9 states were needed to ratify the Constitution
Who were prominent delegates who voted to ratify the constitution?
prominent delegates who voted to ratify the constitution and why?
How many state were requiered to ratify the constitution?
it took 9 states to ratify the Constitution
Why was carolins and Rhode Island waiting to ratify the constitution?
I meant to say "why was Carolina and rhode Island waiting to ratify the constitution?"Please answer quesion below_______________________________________________________________________
What was a problem for the Federalists in 1788?
C. Many states we’re not ready to ratify the constitution.
