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14. Which group would make the following statement about the Constitution?
"This new national government will have such power to overwhelm the states and exercis
tyranny over the people."
A. Anti-Federalists
B. Enlightenment thinkers
C. Federalists
D. Loyalists



Answer :

The group that would make the statement, "This new national government will have such power to overwhelm the states and exercise tyranny over the people," about the Constitution is:

A. Anti-Federalists

Explanation:
1. The Anti-Federalists were a group of individuals who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
2. They believed that the Constitution would create a strong central government that would infringe upon the rights of the states and the people.
3. The statement reflects the Anti-Federalists' concerns about the potential for the new national government to become too powerful and oppressive, leading to tyranny.
4. Their fears centered around the lack of a Bill of Rights and the potential for the government to abuse its authority.
5. In contrast, the Federalists supported the Constitution and argued for a stronger national government to maintain order and unity among the states.