Diplomacy -The Anti-Federalists Argued That the Development of a Strong Central

Multiple Choice

Diplomacy
-The Anti-Federalists argued that the development of a strong central government limited individual freedoms. Which of the following was NOT a rationale presented by the Anti-Federalists for this position?

A) The majority would be a coalition of minorities, and therefore rights would be protected
B) The vast geographic territory made local government more effective
C) Merchants and creditors could wield too much influence in a single governing body
D) They viewed centralized government as a direct threat to freedom
E) The Constitution as written had no guarantees of individual rights