Probably the most alarming characteristic of the new Constitution to the antifederalists who opposed it was the
a. creation of a federal district for the national capital.
b. creation of a standing army.
c. absence of a bill of rights.
d. omission of any reference to God.
e. creation of the presidency.
c
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