The Anti-Federalists' view of government power during the 1780s, as described in the excerpt (pictured below), is best reflected by which of the following? A) Debates about the incorporation of new territories into the United States

B) The expansion of women's political roles as a result of the ideas of republican motherhood

C) The existence of many state constitutions that limited executive authority

D) The shift from emphasizing inherited wealth and status to emphasizing individual merit