Question

at the head of this general federation, which may supersede these? some states, it is true, have no bill of rights, but it is an additional reason for inserting one in the federal constitution; since as americans their rights are the same, and making a greater concession of those rights to the federal body, that precaution is at present indispensable: it is not possible now to be ignorant of our rights, and to contest them, being so near of the glorious epoch of their acquisition; but it will be attempted in the future time and the history of all ages announce that they will no more be spared, than those of all the people who have preceded us, if we have no more care for their preservation.
which group would most likely agree with the ideas expressed in the excerpt?
choose 1 answer:
a the federalists
b the anti - federalists
c the loyalists
d the whigs
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Explanation:

The excerpt argues for inserting a bill of rights in the federal constitution to protect rights. Anti - Federalists were concerned about a strong federal government and pushed for a bill of rights to safeguard individual liberties, while Federalists initially opposed a bill of rights. Loyalists supported British rule, and Whigs were a later political group. So the Anti - Federalists would agree with this idea.

Answer:

B. The Anti - Federalists