Arguments for ratifying the Constitution included the need for a stronger federal government to maintain order, regulate commerce, and provide for national defense. Proponents, known as Federalists, argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances would prevent tyranny. Conversely, opponents, known as Anti-Federalists, argued against ratification, fearing that a strong central government could infringe on individual liberties and states' rights. They pushed for a Bill of Rights to safeguard personal freedoms, which ultimately helped secure ratification.
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