Others, such as Rep. Roger Sherman of Connecticut, believed the clause was unnecessary because the original Constitution only gave Congress stated powers, which did not include establishing a national religion. Anti-Federalists such as Rep. Thomas Tucker of South Carolina moved to strike the establishment clause completely because it could preempt the religious clauses in the state constitutions. However, the Anti-Federalists were unsuccessful in persuading the House of Representatives to drop the clause from the first amendment. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where was Representative Roger Sherman from? ANS1 Connecticut QSN2 Why did Sherman believe the establishment clause was unnecessary?  ANS2 Constitution only gave Congress stated powers QSN3 What power was not granted to Congress by the Constitution? ANS3 establishing a national religion QSN4 What was Tucker concerned the establishment clause could preempt? ANS4 religious clauses in the state constitutions QSN5 Where was Representative Thomas Tucker from? ANS5 South Carolina