Federalism is the sharing of power between national and state governments. In America, the states existed first, and they struggled to create a national government.
The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves "Federalists." The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.
Plains Native Americans lived in both sedentary and nomadic communities. They farmed corn, hunted, and gathered, establishing diverse lifestyles and healthy diets.
