2007-10-14 20:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The felt it gave too much power to a central government and removed rights which they believed should be exclusive to the states governments to decide. Of course, there were other reasons as well.
2007-10-14 20:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Gracie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people did not believe in a strong central government.
Others didn't think the Constitution guaranteed personal rights. That's way the Bill of Rights was devised.
Some people objected to the method for determining Representatives and Senators for each State.
2007-10-15 03:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Various reasons, but the underlying theme was too much power in the hands of the central government. A set of documents called the Anti-Federalist papers gives details; they are worth reading.
2007-10-15 03:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were afraid the government would have too much power. Those who opposed the ratification wanted a stronger state gov. than central government.
2007-10-15 03:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by Time is of the Essence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it wasn't good enough for them! Why else? Didn't cater for their needs or there must have been somthing or things about it that were against their principles
2007-10-15 03:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by clarence j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋