The proposed constitution, therefore, is, in strictness, neither a national nor a federal constitution, but a composition of both. —james madison, the federalist paper 39 how does this quote from james madison represent a response to anti-federalist concerns? a. madison is debating the anti-federalist need for a democratic system of government. b. madison is answering anti-federalist concerns over a centralized national government. c. madison is arguing against the anti-federalist demand for a single national government. d. madison is responding to anti-federalist's desire to include a bill of rights.