Answer the following questions in about 2 pages (double spaced, one-inch margins, 12 point font). A good response will give a clear answer to the question, explain the reasoning behind it, correctly apply concepts from the readings, and be free of grammatical errors. You should not use any sources other than the assigned readings. The answer should be based on your own thoughts after reading the essays.
A key debate in the early republic was between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists supported ratifying the Constitution, while the Anti-Federalists opposed it, preferring instead to keep the Articles of Confederation. Answer the following three questions.
NOTE: To answer these questions use the readings on Canvas. There are multiple essays called “Anti-Federalist 1” so if you Google it, you might read the wrong thing.
Questions
a) Explain why the author of Anti-Federalist 1 believes that the Constitution threatens individual liberty? (around ½ page)
b) Why does James Madison (in Federalist 10) think that the Constitution will protect individual liberty better than the Articles of Confederation? (around ½ page)
c) Which of the arguments summarized above do you find most persuasive? Explain your choice, don’t just restate your preferred argument (around 1 page)