The Constitution mostly restricts the federal government, and gives a lot more leeway to the states (though obviously the Bill of Rights places limits on the st

The Constitution mostly restricts the federal government, and gives a lot more leeway to the states (though obviously the Bill of Rights places limits on the states, as well). So arguing that it's a terrible document without a lot of stretching is basically arguing that states are far too small, and a giant central government is necessary.