Question

2.1.4 quiz: ratifying the constitution
for the purposes of government; and to retain all beyond
what is necessary, is the great point, which ought, if
possible, to be attained in the formation of a constitution. .
.. to define what portion of his natural liberty, the subject
shall at the time be entitled to retain, is one great end of a
bill of rights. . . . without such a bill of rights, firmly
securing the privileges of the subject, the government is
always in danger of degenerating into tyranny.¹
what important anti - federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the anti - federalist papers?
○ a. belief in a strong central government
○ b. fear of tyranny
○ c. opposition to the presidency
○ d. concern over taxation

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that without a bill of rights securing natural liberty, government risks tyranny—core Anti-Federalist concern about unchecked power.

Answer:

B. Fear of tyranny