The Constitution envisioned a stronger national government for the United States, but triggered new concerns about centralized and concentrated power. Drawing on the Constitution, antifederalist writings, and Maier’s chapter, identify three criticisms of the Constitution that you consider to be especially compelling. Then, using the Constitution, federalist writings, and Maier’s chapter, identify counter-arguments that respond to these criticisms. Finally, offer your own judgment about which argument or arguments are most persuasive to you.
