1. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
... government established by the Constitution was not supported by the Anti-Federalists, because this type of government would require the active support of people but United States government was too distant from the people. The Anti-Federalists wanted a national government that had authority equal to the states, not greater. Another reason for their disapproval was the government should be close to ... Anti-Federalists were displeased about. They agreed that a republican government was the only suitable government, but a republic government required the active support of the people and t...
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