Question

select the correct answer. the federalists and anti - federalists argued primarily over which issue? a. the political representation of southern slaves b. fair state representation in the national congress c. the new role for a limited monarchy for foreign affairs d. the range of power handed to the national government e. the ability of the judicial branch to validate new laws

Explanation:

Federalists and Anti - Federalists debated various issues during the formation of the US. One key point of contention was the political representation of southern slaves. The Three - Fifths Compromise was related to this, where slaves were counted as three - fifths of a person for the purposes of apportioning representatives. This was a major political representation issue they argued over.

Answer:

A. the political representation of southern slaves