Which pair includes figures commonly associated with Anti-Federalist opposition?
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Correct answer: Patrick Henry and George Mason
Patrick Henry and George Mason were prominent critics of the Constitution during the ratification struggle. Mason, in particular, objected to the lack of a bill of rights.
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