Answer: I think its compass
Explanation:
Maybe
They wanted to be the best country ever
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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Federalist and soon associated with that party that he name is James Madison
so the right answer is D.
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