Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

They supported a stronger central government, with states sharing some powers.

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• Anti-Federalists

• Roger Federer

They favored continuing with a weaker central government, keeping most of the power with the states.

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• Anti-Federalists

• Anthony Davis

These folks believed the new constitution did not do enough to protect individual freedoms. Wanted a Bill of Rights.

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• Fedora

In their support of the Constitution, this group believed in the separation of powers.

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• Ani-Federalists

• Feddy Kruger

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison... all known as Publius were

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• Ani-Federalists

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Thomas Jefferson and George Mason were the most famous:

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• Ants

They feared the country was too big to be governed by a single central government

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The President will just end up being another king. Plus, there is no way a peaceful transfer of power will work.

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• Anti-Federalists

• Feckless

Wealthy elites should run the country. Common people can't be trusted to do the right thing.

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• Anti-Federalists

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Elites are corrupt. Keep power with the state and local governments

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