Question

Why were some Americans afraid to give too much power to the federal government?

Answer 1

Some Americans were afraid to give to much power to the federal government is because they feared federal taxes because only the individual states could levy taxes

Answer 2

Some Americans were afraid to give too much power because they were afraid they would think they were rulers and think that they own everything. They were afraid they would become a communist  country. I hope that helps if you know what i mean.