Federalists vs Anti-Federalists · US History

Why did Anti-Federalists object to the Necessary and Proper Clause?

  1. They mistakenly believed it made Congress entirely too weak to pass any meaningful laws at all
  2. They mistakenly thought that it abolished the office of the presidency entirely
  3. They believed it permanently prevented courts from ever interpreting the Constitution
  4. They feared it could be used to expand federal power far beyond the clearly listed powers
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Correct answer: They feared it could be used to expand federal power far beyond the clearly listed powers

Anti-Federalists worried that the Necessary and Proper Clause gave Congress broad implied powers. They feared this could allow the federal government to stretch its authority and reduce state power.

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