Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Federalists

• Believe in strong National government
• Rich landowners, wealthy, very powerful
• Were very much for the ratification of the constitution
• Wanted to change the Articles of Confederation (succeeded

Anti-Federalists

• Wanted a stronger state government
• Were lower class farmers
• Believed in rights for the people
• The less government in the common man's life, the better

When Enemies Clash

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• The two sides clash. The debate rages over the Articles of Confederation
• Anti Federalists- keep it how it is
• Federalists- Time for change

Federalists View on Constitution

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• Government is here to protect us. It is good.
• This well help control our nation and keep our colonists under control
• Two house legislature is necessary
• Must need balance within the federal government
• Elites are the heart of this Nation

Anti-Federalist View on the Constitution

Anti-Federalist View on the Constitution

• Unnecessary to change the A.O.C.
• Too much government will overwhelm the citizens of this nation
• Corruption is almost guaranteed with this document
• People will lose all rights
• Lower class will suffer greatly

So how does this apply to today?

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• Federalist and Anti -Federalists views are still in place today, however, under a different name.
• For example...

Republicans=Anti- Federalists

Republicans

• Republicans tend to disagree on many issues that regard more government interaction such as, Health Care, Social Security, and higher taxes.

Democrats=Federalists

Democrats

• More government programs will help our citizens and protect them. They believe that the government is here to help, just like the Federalists believed.