Question

Which view point was common among anti-federalist?

Answer 1

The Anti-federalists thought the new government proposed by the Constitution was too strong.

Answer 2

Answer/Explanation

Many Anti-Federalists preferred a weak central government because they equated a strong government with British tyranny. Others wanted to encourage democracy and feared a strong government that would be dominated by the wealthy. They felt that the states were giving up too much power to the new federal government.