Why did the Anti-Federalists propose adding the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution?
A.
to delay ratification of the Constitution for as long as possible
B.
to place limits on the power of the new federal government
C.
to ensure a separation of powers between branches of government
D.
to provide a fair system of representation for smaller states
Answer:
Anti-Federalists wanted to protect against a powerful central government taking away the freedoms they had fought a revolution to preserve. They believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution so that citizens would be protected against the government infringing upon rights.Explanation: