Why did the Anti-Federalists push for the inclusion of a bill of rights in the Constitution?

A. They felt that the new government would be unable to provide for the general welfare without the inclusion of a bill of rights
B. They felt that the Constitution lacked sufficient protections against the possibility that the new government could abuse its power
C. They felt that an explicit guarantee of basic rights would allow the new government to operate more efficiently
D. They felt that an explicit guarantee of basic rights was essential to attract new settler to the republic


Answer: B. They felt that the Constitution lacked sufficient protections against the possibility that the new government could abuse its power

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