Question

originally, u.s. senators were: directly elected by the people appointed by state legislatures chosen by the president elected by the house of representatives question 13 2 pts which of the following concerns was central to the anti - federalists opposition to the proposed constitution of 1787? the potential for a strong central government to infringe upon individual liberties and states rights, due to the lack of a specific list of protected freedoms the proposed system for electing the president, which they believed was too democratic the establishment of a national bank, which they feared would centralize financial power the provision for direct election of senators, which they thought was unnecessary

Explanation:

The original method of electing U.S. Senators was by state legislatures as per the original U.S. Constitution. The Anti - Federalists were mainly concerned about a strong central government infringing on individual liberties and states' rights due to the lack of a Bill of Rights in the 1787 Constitution.

Answer:

For the first question: B. Appointed by state legislatures
For the second question: A. The potential for a strong central government to infringe upon individual liberties and states' rights, due to the lack of a specific list of protected freedoms