Federalists believe a strong central government is better than a stronger state government with a weak central government, like that in the Articles of Confederation.
One example of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation, and of weak central governments, is the strong likelihood of state secession, as states are essentially independent entities under the Articles of Confederation.
Another example would be that the Articles of Confederation serve more as a treaty between separate states than a constitution of a unified populace. The ability of states to govern their populace without influential federal interference or regulation basically means they can do whatever they choose.
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto was a very influential female politician in Pakistan. In life, she served as Pakistan's Prime Minister twice, and she also served as Head of the Official Opposition in Pakistan.
Bhutto was leaving a rally in which she gave a speech on December 27th, 2007. She left in an armored car, but opened the hatch to wave to her supporters. She was shot at, and the assassin detonated a suicide vest. She tragically did not survive.
