Question

Recall what you know about the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. What were the fundamental differences in their beliefs on the function of government

Answer 1

In simple words, The Federalists presumed that this amendment was not appropriate since they thought that, as it stands, the Legislature restricted only the legislature, not the citizens. The Anti-Federalists argued that the Charter granted so much authority to the national government, and the population would be at threat of tyranny without a Bill of Rights.