The Antifederalists argued that the powers of the national government should be limited by
A)providing Congress with a larger grant of powers.
B)decreasing the powers of the executive branch,especially those of the vice president.
C)adding a bill of rights to the Constitution.
D)preventing government from collecting revenue through taxation.

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The Antifederalists believed that the Constitution gave too much power to the national government and that individual rights could be threatened without proper safeguards. They argued for the inclusion of a bill of rights to limit the power of the government and protect the rights of the people. Choices A, B, and D do not align with the beliefs of the Antifederalists and would actually increase the power of the government in different ways.

The Antifederalists Argued That the Powers of the National Government