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Yes Federalists supported a large government while Anti-Federalists favored a smaller more local government
The debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists wasn't about "big" vs "small" government, it was about WHERE government should be. That is, generally speaking, Anti-Federalists were for very big (i.e. lots of power) governments at the state and local levels, with a minimal federal government, while Federalists favored a strong, complex, and thus much larger, federal government, with state governments having much less power.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe question assumes a modern context of "small government" and "low taxes", neither of which are pertinent to the time period when the Federalist Papers were written. That is, Hamilton/Madison/Jay (the authors of the Federalist Papers) would not recognize the modern federal government or even modern society, so the question is both impossible to answer and also a political red-herring.
The best that can be said on the topic is that the Federalist Papers backed a strong central government with strong power to tax. But remember, this is in the context of the debate between the those backing the stronger central-government model envisioned by the Constitution, and the very de-centralized loose association then in force under the Articles of Confederation.
Also, within the Federalists (as a group) there was considerable dissention about exactly how strong and what size the federal government should be.
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∙ 9y agoFederalists were bound together by covenant. They were not necessarily in favor of a federal government.
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Who believed the federalist or anti federalist believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it?
the Federalist
Would you rather be an antifederalist or federalist?
I agree with the federalists because they are supporting the government. On the other hand, why agree with people who are going against government matters? The federalists are sticking up for what is right and for what we need. That's a great way to repay them for standing by our side
What party were formed by the supporters of Alexander Hamilton?
The Federalist party grew out of Hamilton's view of a strong federal government.
What was the major issue in the debate between the Federalists and the anti federalist?
The issue that divided them was that the federalist were in favor of a strong central government while the anti federalists were opposed to it.
Is Alexander Hamilton a federlist?
Yes, Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist. This meant that he was in favor of a strong federal government. Under the Articles of Confederation, the Federal Government had little power over the states, something that was a big problem. Hamilton favored a new document to govern the country, and therefore supported the ratification of the Constitution. Under the Constitution, the Federal government would have the power to issue money, and regulate trade and taxes.
What did the federalist essays argue?
They argued for a strong federal government and that a strong federal gov was the only way to save the country.
Why did federalist favor ratification?
They wanted a strong central government.
What does the federalist support?
The federalist party supports federal government involvement and help.
The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to?
The Anti-Federalist wanted to limit the Federal government strictly to what the powers the Constitution delegated to it.
Did anti federalist support a strong federal government?
The Federalist Party was so named because of their support of the Federal Constitution. Some members of the Federalist Party were the authors of the Federalist Papers, a series of pamphlets meant to argue for the ratification of the Constitution.
What government did the federalist want?
federal system of gov't
Did Jefferson favor a strong national government?
Thomas Jefferson expressed anti-federalist thoughts throughout his life. For example, he was against Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist party. Though he was not involved in anti-federalist movement. Thus, he may not favor strong national government
Who believed the federalist or anti federalist believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it?
the Federalist
To what political party marshall belong to?
Chief Justice John Marshall was a member of the Federalist party who believed most power should reside with the federal government. He generally opposed state sovereignty, and invariably ruled in favor of the federal government in disputes against the states.
Would you rather be an antifederalist or federalist?
I agree with the federalists because they are supporting the government. On the other hand, why agree with people who are going against government matters? The federalists are sticking up for what is right and for what we need. That's a great way to repay them for standing by our side
Was there an equal representation of federalist and anti-federalist points of view in the Constitutional Convention?
Federalist (fed er a list ) a federalist is a supporter of a strong national government and in favor of adopting of the constitution.
What political belief was central to the federalist?
The constitution was the foundation of the federal government.
