What arguments did the anti-federalists make against ratifying the Constitution? A argument there were three basic issues, whether the Constitution would maintain the republican government, the national government would have too much power, and the bill of rights was needed in the Constitution.
How did the federalists respond to the criticisms of the Constitution made by the Anti-federalists? They respond for every complaint with a reason why it's needed for the government to run smoothly. For some they also respond with a reason why their complaint is invalid.
