Question

question 7
2 pts
the antifederalists argued that the powers of government should be limited by
○ both confining the powers of the federal government to certain narrowly defined areas and adding a bill of rights to the constitution.
○ preventing government from collecting revenue through taxation.
○ creating an internal system of checks and controls within government.
○ providing congress with a larger grant of powers.
○ decreasing the powers of the executive branch, especially those of the vice president.

Explanation:

Antifederalists were concerned about a strong central government. They wanted to restrict federal government powers to specific areas and add a bill of rights to safeguard individual liberties. Preventing taxation would halt government functions, checks - and - balances was a Federalist idea in part, giving Congress more power was contrary to their aim, and decreasing vice - president power was not their main argument for limiting government powers.

Answer:

A. both confining the powers of the federal government to certain narrowly defined areas and adding a bill of rights to the Constitution.