0
Anti-federalists and the increase of power of the central government?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Anti-federalists and the increase the power of the central government?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who opposed Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
What were people opposed to the constitution preferring more power be given to the state governments than to the national government?
Antifederalists
Which group wanted the states to have more power?
The antifederalists wanted to give more power to the states rather than the federal government. The federalists, on the other hand, wanted an extremely powerful, strong central government. They finally compromised on a constitution when the Bill of Rights were drafted, guaranteeing certain powers to the people and the states.
What is the main reason that the anti federalists were against ratification?
Antifederalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution, because, as their name suggests, they distrusted a strong federal government such as the one the Constitution would create. Many antifederalists felt that a strong central government, rather than one granting autonomy and power to the states, would lose sight of the people's desires as the British government lost sight of the colonies' desires.
What kind of government has a central government sharing power with several states?
This is called a federal government.Federalism refers to a type of government which has a central government sharing power with several state governments. This can provide a vertical balance of power.
Why did antifederalists oppose the constitution?
They were afraid that too much power would be vested in a central government. Also, they opposed it because there was no Bill of Rights.
Virginia antifederalist played on what fear?
Simple answer: the fear of big government. One view that the Antifederalists had was that the majority of power should be held by the states, not the central government. They played on the fear of a repeat of Britain: power in the hands of a few.
Which group was specifically concerned about the possible abuse of power by the federal government?
Antifederalists
Who opposed Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
Why might the antifederalists think the constitution would reduce the power of the states?
Because they feared that a too-strong central government, would wipe out state powers and individual freedom.
Which central government is in power?
Any central government by definition is in power. If it were not in power it would not be a central government.
Did the antifederalists like the Articles of Confederation?
It did not give too much power to the central government. Not one group had ample power over another and gave the people a more individual feeling rather than a strict union.
How would the federalists and antifederalists view the power held by congress today?
The antifederalists would be appalled at the degree to which power has been transferred to Congress and U.S. Government. I suspect even the federalists would be uneasy.
What were people opposed to the constitution preferring more power be given to the state governments than to the national government?
Antifederalists
Which group wanted the states to have more power?
The antifederalists wanted to give more power to the states rather than the federal government. The federalists, on the other hand, wanted an extremely powerful, strong central government. They finally compromised on a constitution when the Bill of Rights were drafted, guaranteeing certain powers to the people and the states.
What type of government is it when central government has all the power?
The type of government where the central government has all the power and the people have none is called a dictatorship.
What is the main reason that the anti federalists were against ratification?
Antifederalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution, because, as their name suggests, they distrusted a strong federal government such as the one the Constitution would create. Many antifederalists felt that a strong central government, rather than one granting autonomy and power to the states, would lose sight of the people's desires as the British government lost sight of the colonies' desires.
