Publius provides a convincing case for ratification by thoroughly addressing the Antifederalists’ two primary concerns including a potential consolidation of government, and the dangers of hastily ratifying the Constitution. The Federal Farmer summarizes his concerns here: “The plan proposed appears to be partly federal, but principally however, calculated ultimately to make the states one consolidated government. The first interesting question, … is, how far the states can be consolidated into one entire government on free principles.” Governmental consolidation threatens the people’s liberty and this could manifest in a blurred line between branches of government. Furthermore, the Federal Farmer believes, “Aristocrats support and hasten
