They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
The importance of a strong central government
There was a fear among the Anti-Federalists that the central government would have too much power. They also feared that state sovereignty was in jeopardy.
Many were very sensitive to the development of a strong central government because of how they were mistreated by the British government before the Revolutionary War. The anti-Federalists wanted to prevent the formation of a federal government in order to retain their political and religious liberty. This resulted in a compromise, otherwise known as the Bill of Rights. :D
they feared it would be government by a small, educated group of individuals
government take over, they feared a strong central government.
No one CARES!
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
The fear of a central government was based on the previous government of America, which was an oppressive monarchy. Americans were afraid that a strong central government would be just like being ruled by a king all over again.
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
The states would have too much power.
The founding fathers did not fear strong central government, if anything they supported it. The British rule was very strong in government and America did not want too much power to come to one or a group of people. So the Articles of Confederation were set up as a weak form of central government to avoid becoming like the British rule.
the bill of rights
The importance of a strong central government
They feared there government was too weak and it would destroy the country.
chipmunks