Anti-federalists were concerned that the new federal government, particularly Congress, would have too much power, leading to corruption or arrogance among its members. They feared a centralized authority that could become disconnected from the needs and rights of the citizens.

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The Anti-Federalists

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The Anti-federalists

A) worried that members of Congress would become corrupt or arrogant.
B) worried that members of Congress would become too close to their constituents.
C) hoped that members of Congress would come from the upper class.
D) were pleased that members of Congress would serve longer terms than state legislators.

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