Questions: Question 41 (Mandatory) ( 1.700000048 points) The core of Antifederalists' opposition to the Constitution centered on the power it gave to the common man. the creation of a stronger chief executive. the doctrine of separation of powers. fear that distant power might infringe on people's liberties.

The answer is: fear that distant power might infringe on people's liberties.

Explanation for each option:

1. The power it gave to the common man: This is incorrect. The Antifederalists were not primarily concerned with the Constitution giving too much power to the common man. In fact, they often advocated for more direct representation and feared that the Constitution did not adequately represent the interests of ordinary citizens.

2. The creation of a stronger chief executive: This is partially correct but not the core issue. While Antifederalists were concerned about the potential for a strong executive to become tyrannical, their broader concern was about the overall concentration of power in a distant federal government.

3. The doctrine of separation of powers: This is incorrect. The Antifederalists did not oppose the doctrine of separation of powers itself. In fact, they generally supported the idea of checks and balances but were concerned that the proposed Constitution did not provide enough checks on federal power.

4. Fear that distant power might infringe on people's liberties: This is correct. The Antifederalists' primary concern was that the new Constitution created a strong central government that was too distant from the people and could potentially infringe on individual liberties. They feared that without a Bill of Rights, citizens' freedoms would not be adequately protected.