While the Federalists wanted a strong executive branch led by a President, the Anti-Federalists feared a President because A)
the Constitution did not limit the powers of the President.
B)
they believed the President would be weak as in the Articles of
Confederation
C)
they feared the President would become just like the King that they had
fought against in the Revolution
D)
they wanted Patrick Henry to be the first President while the Federalists
wanted George Washington to be the first President