The Federalists coveted a powerful government and stable executive branch, whereas, the Anti-Federalists coveted a flimsier central government. The Federalists opposed the provision of the Bill of Rights due to the reason that the new constitution was adequate. In other words, they argued that they do not need the Bills of Right since the state and the people kept any authorities not granted to the federal government. On the other hand, the Anti-federalists obliged a Bill of Rights. because the people and the states kept
