USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined. The President created by the Constitution is really just a king. A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

Detailed explanation-2: -They favored weaker state governments, a strong centralized government, the indirect election of government officials, longer term limits for officeholders, and representative, rather than direct, democracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government. 3. The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Federalists defended the Constitution’s strengthened national government, with its greater congressional powers, more powerful executive, and independent judiciary. They argued that the new government supported the principles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

Detailed explanation-5: -A strong central government could represent the nation to other countries. It could also control individual states that would not cooperate with the rest. Federalists also believed that a strong central government could best protect individual citizens’ rights and freedoms.