Question

Brutus was an example of an Anti-Federalist because he:_________.
a) believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights
b) argued that the laws passed by the national government were supreme over state laws
c) believed that compromise between the branches of government would ensure a limited government
d) argued that a national military force was needed to deal with insurrections

Answer 1

Answer:

a) believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights

Explanation:

Anti-Federalism: The term "Anti-Federalism" is described as a specific movement in the late 18th century that opposed or was against the creation of a much stronger "U.S. federal government" and which was against the ratification associated with the 1787 constitution later on.

The "Anti- Federalists" were signified as people who claimed that the given constitution has given the "central government" plenty of powers, & in the absence of a "Bill of Rights" the people living around would be considered as being at risk of oppression.

In the given question, option-a is correct.