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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.
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What side did the federalists and antifederalists take on the constitution?
federalist were for the gov't to have more power and the anti-federalist wanted the states to have more power than the gov't.
Why did Greek city-states fight so often?
cuz they wanted power and fame
What group wanted a strong central government for the united States?
The Federalists were all for a strong central government. Federalist came from federalism which by definition is the division of power between a central government and smaller entities (states). However, they did not mean only power to the President. They actually gave the President relatively small powers, and the other two branches much more power. Congress had the most power, mainly because they were congressmen.
Why were some of the states fearful of creating a strong central government?
the states wanted more power over the federal government.
Reason the states wanted the bill of rights?
It made more states want to vote and sign for the Constitution
