Question

what was the main focus of the anti - federalists critique of the constitution?
a. absence of a legislative body
b. creation of federal courts
c. lack of an executive authority
d. excessive centralized power

what did the anti - federalists demand be added to the constitution?
a. expansive power for the president
b. a set of guaranteed rights
c. provisions for international trade
d. a centralized national bank

what role did the bill of rights play in the ratification of the constitution?
a. it was part of the original text
b. it faced strong federalist opposition
c. it was dropped during debates
d. it was added to gain support

Explanation:

1. The Anti - Federalists were concerned that the new Constitution gave too much power to the central government at the expense of the states and the people. So, their main critique was about excessive centralized power.
2. The Anti - Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties.
3. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution as a compromise to gain the support of the Anti - Federalists during the ratification process.

Answer:

1. d. Excessive centralized power
2. b. A set of guaranteed rights
3. d. It was added to gain support