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.

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Lana Escobar

3 February, 03:06

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.

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Belinda Cummings · Answer 1

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.