In the debates over ratification, a major fear of the Anti-Federalists was that
A. elected officials would be too narrowly and directly concerned with the interests of their own constituents, rather than those of the nation as a whole.
B. the most powerful groups in society would dominate and eventually rule in a corrupt and arbitrary fashion.
C. poorer groups would be favored over the more substantial citizens in society.
D. the common people would have too much control over the government.
Answer: B
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