Which reasons below explain why the Anti-Federalists objected to the Constitution? Check all that apply

Power would be too centralized.

A bill of rights was included.

States would become less powerful.

A bill of rights was not included.

States would become more powerful.

The following are the correct answers:

1) Power would be too centralized - Anti-federalists were a group of individuals who thought that a strong central (aka federal) government would result in tyranny. This sense of paranoia was a result of the treatment American colonists received while under the control of a strong British government.

2) States would become less powerful - Anti-federalists felt that state governments should have the most power. This group felt that state governments understood their citizens better and were more aware of their needs in comparison to a big central government.

3) A Bill of Rights was not included. - Without a Bill of Rights, Anti-federalists were worried that a strong central government would start taking away the rights of American citizens.