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Federalists favored the ratification of the Constitution because they believed that a strong central government was needed. The federalists were generally wealthy individuals, that were opposed to anarchy.

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Which group favorite the ratification of Constitution?

The Federalist favored ratification of the newly drafted Constitution. Those that opposed the United States Constitution were known as the Anti-Federalist.


Favored ratification of the constitution and favored a strong national government?

You would probably be best served to look up a list of prominent Federalists. The Federalists were almost always supporters of the Constitution, and always supporters of "big government" (a strong federal control over the States). Here are a few big names: •Washington (1st President) •Adams (2nd President) •Hamilton (Washington's cabinet)


What was the difference between the federalists and anti federalists?

Federalists were for the proposed constitution, while the anti-federalists were opposed because they thought it gave the national government too much power and took too much from the states.


Who are the federalists and the anti-federalists?

The federalists wanted a strong government and the anti-federalists felt that the constitution gave the government and president too much power.


How did the Federalists think the Constitution should be interpreted?

During the Founding Period of American History and in the years that initially followed, the Federalists consistently interpreted the Constitution in a 'robustly federalistic' manner. That is, they saw it as providing for a very active and responsible federal American government, whether in respect to its judicial, legislative, or executive branches and their various functions.

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Which of the two groups debating the constitution favored ratification?

Federalists And Antifederalists Fought Over The Ratification


Which one Federalists or anti federalist favored ratification of the new constitution?

Federalists.


Which group favorite the ratification of Constitution?

The Federalist favored ratification of the newly drafted Constitution. Those that opposed the United States Constitution were known as the Anti-Federalist.


Who favored constitution?

federalists!


At the founding who were and what were the views of the federalists?

The Federalists were the name given the people who favored ratification of the United States Constitution. The Constitution established a "federal" system of government, hence the name. Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and George Washington were just three examples of the many people at the time that favored the new Constitution. Following the ratification of the Constitution, one of the first political parties founded was also called the Federalist Party. MrV


Favored ratification of the constitution and favored a strong national government?

You would probably be best served to look up a list of prominent Federalists. The Federalists were almost always supporters of the Constitution, and always supporters of "big government" (a strong federal control over the States). Here are a few big names: •Washington (1st President) •Adams (2nd President) •Hamilton (Washington's cabinet)


What were People who favored the new Constitution called?

federalists


What kind of interpretation of the constitution do federalists favor?

They favored strict interpretation of the Constitution.


What was the name of the group of people who favored the new constitution?

Federalists


What party names were given to those who favored ratification and to those who opposed ratification of the us constitution?

Ratification- Federalist Anti-ratification- anti-federalist


What were sectional arguments caused by?

People who favored ratification of the new Constitution were called


What is an anti-federalists?

== == Those people who favored ratifying the new United States Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation were called Federalists, because the new Constitution created a federal type of government. Those people who did not favor ratification of the new Constitution were called Anti-Federalists. Many well known "founding fathers" were Anti-Federalists. Sam Adams opposed the new Constitution until the Massachusetts Federalists agreed to demand a national Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution. Patrick Henry of Virginia was a noted Anti-Federalist, who changed his mind in later years. He became a strong supporter of George Washington, John Adams and the Federalists' cause.