16. Which of the following statements most accurately describe the opinion of Anti-Federalism

A. A national government needs the power to tax

B. The country needs a national currency to reach its economic potential

C. Without a Bill of Rights, the national government will become a tyranny

D. Democracy will only work in a large republic

Explanation:

The Anti-Federalists were opposed to strong government. They were mainly "ordinary citizens" and farmers. Some key members were Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry.

Their core beliefs included:

So, based on the Anti-Federalist beliefs, they would not want to give the national government more power through taxation (choice A) or a national currency (choice B).

They also would despise a large republic (choice D).  as they favored smaller government.

However, they did fight for a Bill of Rights, hoping it could protect the people from a too-powerful government. Choice C is correct.

e. all of em

~courtney

the answer is a) james madison.