Question

What did the Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the federal government gained too much power under the Constitution? OA. The nation would be ruled by a centralized communist system with no individual rights. OB. Federal leaders would overpower the authority of the states and ignore the rights of citizens. O C. The northern and southern states would split over the issue of slavery. OD American leaders would become overly involved in wars with other nations,​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\boxed {\sf B. \ Federal \ leaders \ would \ overpower \ the \ the \ states \ and \ ignore \ the \ rights \ of \ citizens}}$

Explanation:

The Anti-Federalists were a group in the 1700s led by Thomas Jefferson that believed:

• In smaller states not government, not a centralized government
• In a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms
• Amending the Articles of Confederation instead of ratifying the Constitution
• A strict constitutional interpretation

Communism wouldn't develop until the 19th century, so choice A isn't correct. They weren't really concerned about the nation splitting or foreign affairs, so we can eliminate choice C and D.

However, they were concerned about the government becoming too powerful and trampling on state and individual liberties. So, choice B is correct.