A.Both parties felt that they held the true principles of the Revolution and the other side was a dangerous faction
For most it was feared that it would shift the political balance between the parties.
It was the anti-federalists who feared oppression more than disorder. Some prominent anti-federalists included Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry.
They feared that the government would overpower the states
The Anti-Federalists were in favor of keeping the Articles of Confederation, perhaps with revisions, believing in the ultimate power of states over a central government such as what is upheld in a confederation. They feared that the Federalists' new government would be too similar to the harsh regimes of Europe which held great power and thus repressed the people. Anti-Feds were extremely scared of a strong central government and the fact that under the new Constitution, the federal government was more powerful than individual states. They believed this would encroach upon people's liberty.
Federalists targeted immigrants in the Alien and Sedition Acts because they viewed them as a potential threat to national security and political stability. During a time of heightened tensions, particularly with France, Federalists feared that immigrants, who often supported the opposition Democratic-Republicans, could undermine the government. By restricting immigration and making it more difficult for immigrants to gain citizenship, the Federalists aimed to consolidate their political power and suppress dissent. The Sedition Act specifically aimed to silence criticism of the government, further targeting those who opposed Federalist policies.
group that feared a powerfull national gevernement
He feared that political parties would lead to the downfall of the country.
a weak government
For most it was feared that it would shift the political balance between the parties.
cause they feared that they would lead to divisions that would weaken the new nation.
It was the anti-federalists who feared oppression more than disorder. Some prominent anti-federalists included Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry.
Anti-Federalists
James Madison feared the emergence of political parties because he believed that the new American republic was a majority tyranny created by the domination of a single faction fighting for one set of interests. ( AP Addition of American Government book) In other words he feared that one political party would have more power than the other.
yes
the anti-federalists
United States, George Washington feared and did not want political parties. Some witty American in Government made political parties, if you do research I am sure you can find someone under government and presidential history where it developed.
George Washington didn't like the idea of political parties because he believed they would create divisions and conflicts within the country. He felt that political parties would prioritize their own interests over the greater good of the nation. Washington feared that political parties would weaken the unity of the country and hinder effective governance.