Question

Which of these correctly describes the anti-federalists' view of the federal judiciary?

1. The judiciary is not strong enough to check the abuses of power by Congress
2. It is too powerful because judges are independent and answer to no one
3. It is unnecessary because the states courts should be able to handle all cases
4. It is too dependent on the President's appointment power and would not be independent enough

Answer 1

Many Anti-Federalists preferred a weak central government because they equated a strong government with British tyranny. Others wanted to encourage democracy and feared a strong government that would be dominated by the wealthy. They felt that the states were giving up too much power to the new federal government.

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