Unfortunately at first this motion was defeated after a brief discussion. Following the Philadelphia Convention some leaders during the revolution publicly opposed the Constitution, this became known as “Anti-Federalism”. The opposed because they believed if the National Government became too strong it would also be a threat to individual rights and the President would gain too much. When advocating the Bill of Rights, Jefferson wrote to Madison: “Half a loaf is better than no bread. If we cannot secure all our rights, let us secure what we can.” (CITE HERE) Federalist, in favor of the constitution opposed the bill of rights because of the uncertainty it may
Unfortunately at first this motion was defeated after a brief discussion. Following the Philadelphia Convention some leaders during the revolution publicly opposed the Constitution, this became known as “Anti-Federalism”. The opposed because they believed if the National Government became too strong it would also be a threat to individual rights and the President would gain too much. When advocating the Bill of Rights, Jefferson wrote to Madison: “Half a loaf is better than no bread. If we cannot secure all our rights, let us secure what we can.” (CITE HERE) Federalist, in favor of the constitution opposed the bill of rights because of the uncertainty it may