"The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves Federalists."
Explanation:
1. Federalists supported the Constitution's strengthened national government, plus congressional powers, more powerful executive, and independent judiciary.
2. The Federalists stated that a strong 'government' was necessary to lead the new nation and promised to add a bill of rights to the Constitution.
3. Federalists believed that the Constitution gave the national government the authority it needed to function effectively.
