Key arguments of the Anti-Federalist party during the consideration period of the US constitution:
* Strong federal government: Anti-Federalists argued that the proposed federal government would be too powerful and would erode the power of states.
* Lack of a Bill of Rights: The Constitution, as initially proposed, did not contain a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties. Anti-Federalists argued that this was a major flaw and demanded that a Bill of Rights be added.
* Representation and voting rights: Some Anti-Federalists were concerned about the limited representation and voting rights for ordinary citizens in the proposed Constitution. They argued that the system favored the wealthy and powerful, and not the common people.
The Anti-Federalist party played an important role in shaping the final document. Their objections led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights and other changes to the Constitution that addressed some of their concerns. Although they did not ultimately succeed in preventing ratification, their efforts ultimately strengthened the Constitution and ensure that the concerns of the people were addressed.