Question

which argument was made by anti-federalists such as patrick henry?
a constructing a strong central government is necessary to protect the rights of the upper
class.
b the constitution needs to outline individual rights that are to be protected.
c ratifying the constitution is necessary in order to protect states rights.
d the separation of powers within the government will help limit individual rights.

Explanation:

Anti - Federalists like Patrick Henry were concerned about the potential for a strong central government to overreach. They believed that without a clear outline of individual rights (a Bill of Rights), the new Constitution could trample on people's freedoms.

• Option A: Anti - Federalists were more concerned about protecting the rights of the common people, not the upper class. A strong central government was a concern for them, not a tool for protecting the upper class.
• Option B: Anti - Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights. They thought the Constitution as initially written did not do enough to protect individual rights. Outlining individual rights (a Bill of Rights) was a key argument they made.
• Option C: Anti - Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution as it was (without a Bill of Rights). They were more focused on individual rights rather than just state rights in the context of this argument.
• Option D: The separation of powers was seen as a way to prevent government tyranny, not to limit individual rights. Anti - Federalists were more worried about the lack of a Bill of Rights.

Answer:

B. The Constitution needs to outline individual rights that are to be protected.