Question

The statement below is from the Bill of Rights.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Which group argued for the inclusion of this statement in the U.S. Constitution?

- federalist
- anti federalist
- loyalists
- patriots

Answer 1

Anti-Federalist, they were rooting for more independence for states, therefore wanted more rights for their state.