The Antifederalists opposed the Constitution primarily because they believed it gave too much power to the national government.

• A. Gave too much power to the national government.
• B. Empowered state governments.
• C. Created a bicameral Congress.
• D. Created a navy.

Answer: (A)

Antifederalists feared that strengthening the national government would erode state authority and threaten individual liberties. They argued the new framework concentrated too much authority in Washington, leaving states with less control and fewer protections for citizens unless a Bill of Rights was added. This explains why the claim that it gave too much power to the national government is the best answer. The other points miss the heart of their objection: empowering state governments runs counter to their critique, the creation of a bicameral Congress was a constitutional design rather than the central issue fueling their opposition, and while a navy reflects national power, that aspect was not the core concern about centralization.