Brutus I

Definition

Brutus I is a collection of essays written by an anonymous author who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution. It argued for a decentralized government and warned about the potential dangers of a strong central government.

Related terms

Antifederalists: Individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution due to concerns about centralized power.

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

Ratification: The formal approval or acceptance of a document or agreement.