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What is it called when you go against the Constitution?
unconstitutional. something that goes against the Constitution.
What was one argument against the Constitution?
The Anti- Federalists claimed the Constitution gave the central government too much power, and without a Bill of Rights the people would be at risk of oppression.
What was the most serious criticism against the Constitution?
The most serious criticism was that the Constitutional Convention had failed to adopt a bill of rights proposed by George Mason.
What were arguments against ratifying the Constitution?
Those arguments against ratification were that the central government would get too powerful and strip the average citizens of their rights. Other problems that were brought forth were the states’ representation in the government. Eventually, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and the anti-Federalists were less apposed to it.
What did the Anti – federalists want to ratify the Constitution?
In U.S. history, anti-federalists were those who opposed the development of a strong federal government and the ratification of the Constitution in 1788, preferring instead for power to remain in the hands of state and local governments. Federalists wanted a stronger national government and the ratification…
Were the Federalist against the Constitution?
Generally speaking, the federalists were in favor of ratification of the Constitution, and the Anti-Federalists were opposed. Note the the Anti-Federalists are often referred to as just Antifederalists (without the hyphen). Either form is generally acceptable.
What are the problems with the Constitution?
The first two problems are primarily Constitutional issues which influence the political problems facing the United States. The first Constitutional issue is the fact that the Judicial Branch is unchecked in Constitution.