Since The Constitution written in 1787 didn't include a Bill of Rights, a debate brewed in the late-18th century accordingly.
The Federalists believed that a "Bill of Rights" was not needed; hence the Anti-Federalists claimed that the Federalists were wrong and cynical and held that a "Bill of Rights" was necessary.
Thereby (e), the Anti-Federalists believed the elastic clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution would allow Congress to legislate on matters well beyond ....
