Question

2 things that Federalists believed.

Answer 1

Beliefs of both Federalists and anti-federalists:

After the proposal of the new Constitution in the United States in 1787, the process of ratification became a prime subjects of argument as there arose two side to debate on it. Those who were in favour of the ratification and activation of new Constitution were termed as Federalists whereas those who were not thinking so, called the anti-federalists. Here are the prime beliefs of both the sides.

The Prime beliefs of both sides on the new Constitution's ratification

Belief of Federalists:

• The proposed Constitution was important for the survival and further development of the nation.
• A strong Government was necessary to excel after the previous failed Confederations.

Belief of Non-Federalists:

• The powers of the government, mentioned in the constitution was specifically granted and prohibited for doing more than that.
• The powers were separated into three groups rather than giving the complete authority an individual to control tyranny.

• The Constitution provided the system of checks and balances which wasn't required as all the branches were able to take care of their checks and balances.
• The Constitution provided addendum powers to the federal courts at the expense of the domestic courts which was unfair.