Brutus' concern

Definition

Brutus' concern refers to the reservations and fears expressed by Brutus, one of the Anti-Federalist writers, regarding the establishment of a strong centralized authority in the newly proposed Constitution of the United States. He believed that such centralization would threaten individual liberties and weaken state governments.

Related terms

Federalist Papers: A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay advocating for the ratification of the Constitution.

Anti-Federalists: Opponents of the Constitution who feared its potential for creating an overly powerful national government.

Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that protect individual rights and liberties.