Antifederalists were worried that the Constitution gave too much power to the national government and, in particular, to the president, resembling too closely the monarchical power they had fought against during the American Revolution. They were not against a Bill of Rights; in fact, they strongly advocated for its inclusion to protect individual liberties against potential government overreach.

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Antifederalists

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Antifederalists

A) were concerned that the president would have too much power.
B) supported the proposal that presidents should not be subject to term limits.
C) were concerned that the national government would not have sufficient power to
Promote economic prosperity.
D) generally opposed adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

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