The true statement would be"They believed in a system of checks and balances."
The Federalists wanted a strong, central government, so the first option would be incorrect. Also, they didn't fear the presidency would become too powerful, making the third option incorrect. The last option is incorrect because the Federalists supported the ratification of Constitution as they noticed the weaknesses of the Articles.
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When colonists boycotted British goods under the Stamp Act, they b) refused to participated in buying stamps. Many times tax collectors were intimidating by the colonists who were protesting, and effectively were not able to collect the tax. Most states were revolted and sent petitions to Great Britain in protest of this tax imposed on the colonies.