Which constitutional amendment was adopted to address the antifederalists' concerns that a strong central government would encroach upon the power of the states?

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Raymond Bass

3 September, 05:26

Which constitutional amendment was adopted to address the antifederalists' concerns that a strong central government would encroach upon the power of the states?

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Camryn Mccormick · Answer 1

The biggest reservation of Anti-Federalists on the constitution was the potential abuse that the central government can do. That was why there was an addition of Bill of Rights in the constitution. The Bill of Rights would protect individuals from the possible abuse of national government.