Question

select the correct answer.
the federalists and anti - federalists argued primarily over which issue?
a. the political representation of southern slaves
b. fair state representation in the national congress
c. the new role for a limited monarchy for foreign affairs
d. the range of power handed to the national government
e. the ability of the judicial branch to validate new laws

Explanation:

The Federalists and Anti - Federalists' main argument was about the power of the national government (the range of power given to it). Option A is about slave representation (more related to later compromises), B about state representation in Congress is part of broader power distribution but the core was the national government's power scope, C is incorrect as they didn't argue for a limited monarchy, E is about judicial review which came later. So the key issue was the range of power for the national government.

Answer:

D. the range of power handed to the national government