Federalists v. Antifederalists

Opposed the development of a strong federal government

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

Wanted a stronger national government

• Anti-federatlist

• Federalist

Opposed constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

Proposed and supported the Constitution

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

This side was dominated by farmers and smaller rural communities, believed in local power

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

This side was dominated by big business interests, the wealthy, and wanted government to help regulate the economy

• Anti-federalist

• Federalist

"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions"

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Constitution does not adequatly protect individuals from possible government abuse."

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Patrick Henry once said, "Your President (central government) may easily become king. Your rights will be in the hands of a small minority." HENRY must have been a....

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

This group favored a large republic governed by a central government

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist