Question

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!What are the positions of federalists and anti-federalists when it comes to federal versus state power, taxation, and position on changing the constitution?

Answer 1

Federalists:

Federalists wanted the country to have a strong Federal government. They thought it was constitutional to directly tax American citizens. Federalists had a broad and loose perception of the Constitution, so they believed that changes could be made without too many conditions.

Anti - Federalists (Democratic - Republicans):

Anti - Federalists wanted a strong state government. Their strict perception did not directly authorize the ability to tax citizens and would only accept changes to the Constitution if absolutely necessary. Anti - Federalists stated a change was necessary at the time because they believed the Constitution gave too much power to central government.