The Anti-Federalists felt that a Bill of Rights was <u>necessary</u>.
Here is an excerpt from the 46th Anti-Federalist paper:
"The Congress are therefore vested with the supreme legislative power, without control. In giving such immense, such unlimited powers, was there no necessity of a Bill of Rights, to secure to the people their liberties?"
In this quote, the Anti-Federalists state that the legislative branch is given great , but not restricted power. The Anti-Federalists worried the government would be powerful and out of control. They believed a Bill of Rights would protect the people and their freedoms, in case the government tried to rob the people of their rights.
They believe that the Bill of Rights are not necessary because the government should have control over these decisions.
The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.
I would say to protect consumers. I looked it up and it said the purpose was to keep some necessary goods or services affordable so I would guess it’s to protect consumers but I could be wrong.
