A Group Known as the Antifederalists, Including Richard Henry Lee

Multiple Choice

A group known as the Antifederalists, including Richard Henry Lee and Patrick Henry of Virginia and George Clinton of New York, argued in writings against the new Constitution that:

A) the document was worth saving, but needed a dramatic overhaul, one that would grant the states more power.
B) the framers did an excellent job with most of the Constitution, but erred in giving so much power to the judiciary.
C) it was a step toward a monarchy and, as such, a betrayal of the American Revolution.
D) it had significant problems, but could be saved with inclusion of a bill of rights.