Question

Which of the following arguments would have been used by a Federalist?

-A strong, central government will be able to handle the problems that face the new nation
-Without a bill of rights, the Constitution will not provide basic liberties.
-The Constitution will strengthen the democratic state governments and decrease the powers of the central government.
-The Constitution will provide a more elitist government by concentrating power in relatively few hands at a great distance from voters.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option "A strong, central government will be able to handle the problems that face the new nation". The term "federalism" implies a strong central government, at which the followers or "Federalists" believe that a strong federal figure is needed in order to face the problems of the nation. Alexander Hamilton and other supporters formed the Federalist Party in 1791.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is a) - that a strong, central government will be able to handle the problems that face the new nation. Federalists supported the federal government (hence the name). John Adams is a notable federalist who was elected to the presidency.