“If your American chief (president) be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute (complete ruler)! The army is in his hands, and if he be a man of address, it will be attached to him, and it will be the subject of long mediation with him to seize the first auspicious (good) moment to accomplish his design.”

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anonymous · Answer

The above quote reflects a fear on the part of Anti-Federalists that

 the army will one day try to take over the nation

 the army will be too weak to defend the nation

 the president will have too little power to get anything done

 the president will be able to use the army for whatever he wishes

anonymous · Answer

D, this isn't true in the United States. Too many troops would rebel against the marshal law order.

anonymous · Answer

Yes I know, its obvious. Its either A or D. The author is asking what IF. 
B and C are 100% wrong. So what is the quote trying to say? The president if would use the army in what ever way he wants to? Or would he take over the nation?

anonymous · Answer

The president will use the military to take over

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, btw, your correct :D I got the question right :)