In this episode, the Friends of Publius the Anti-Federalists and how their fears about the Constitution may or may not have been warranted. This question is from Unit 2, Question 3 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum.
Discussion Question Unit 2 Question 3
What features of the Constitution might the Anti-Federalists have had in mind that would threaten American liberties?
In your opinion, would a second convention have reduced the Anti-Federalists’ concerns over the Constitution? Why or why not?
When examining American history, to what extent were the Anti-Federlists’ criticisms legitimate?
