The framers of the Constitution began with the famous words, "We the People." Consider whether those words were Federalist or Anti-federalist and what was meant by "the people." Which can you infer about those opening words?

Those words likely came from the Anti-federalists. The Anti-federalists wanted a strong federal government. The "people" in the quote were the delegates or those who had control over the federal government.

Those words likely came from the Federalists. The Federalists wanted a weaker federal government and more power at the state level. The "people" in the quote are

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Summer Briggs

25 August, 21:57

The framers of the Constitution began with the famous words, "We the People." Consider whether those words were Federalist or Anti-federalist and what was meant by "the people." Which can you infer about those opening words?

Those words likely came from the Anti-federalists. The Anti-federalists wanted a strong federal government. The "people" in the quote were the delegates or those who had control over the federal government.

Those words likely came from the Federalists. The Federalists wanted a weaker federal government and more power at the state level. The "people" in the quote are

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Pranav Orozco · Answer 1

i think Those words likely came from the Federalists. The Federalists wanted a weaker federal government and more power at the state level. The "people" in the quote are the delegates and leaders of the individual states.