“Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men without a consequent loss of liberty! I say that the loss of that dearest privilege has ever followed, with absolute certainty, every such mad attempt.” - Patrick Henry, 1788
Problem

The statement by Patrick Henry emphasizes the Anti-Federalist belief in the establishment of—

A
a powerful executive branch (presidency).

B
a strong central government.

C
a bicameral legislature.

D
a bill of rights.