John Adams (1797-1801) Issue
Anti-Federalist belief in the need for a bill of rights
Adams administration's response to challenge
When Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, many people
thought they violated the Bill of Rights. They saw the acts as a power
grab by Federalists.
Anti-Federalist belief in the importance of state sovereignty
Anti-Federalist fear that the president would have too much power
Anti-Federalist fear that a strong federal government would become
corrupt
Anti-Federalist resistance to undue taxation