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Speaking in the context of the early days in America, a Federalist believed that a strong Federal, (central ) government was needed to properly govern what had been the 13 American Colonies. After the war of independence from Great Britain, the American nation was a "confederation". This was soon seen as an awkward method of government. By 1879, the "founding fathers" put together a new document changing the central government of America into a Constitutional Republic.
In the context of the times, that being the late 18th century, many Americans feared a central government that was too strong. The fear was that the "Federalists" would soon use the central government to reduce the power and integrity of the 13 "States".
Thus the Amendments called the Bill of Rights became controls over the central government.
It must be understood that what seemed to be a threat of a strong central government as espoused by the people called "federalists" was not really a threat. Nevertheless, a "federalist" became associated with a strong central government. The Bill of Rights fixed that threat in a manner of speaking.
To place the whole issue in proper context, in the year of 1860, the biggest job of the "central or Federal government was delivering the mail.
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Which term was used to describe someone who favored a strong central government?
Federalist.
Who coined the word politics?
The term of politics has a root in ancient Greece. It can be surmised the ancient Greek city -states were the origins of this word.
How did john Adams guarantee continuation of federalist policies after his term?
leedle leedle leedle lee
Was John Hancock an Anti-federalist or a Federalist?
We was a Federalist
Was Luther martin a federalist or anti-federalist?
He is a Federalist!
Which term refers to to the group of people who opposed the constitution?
anti-federalist
Which term refers to the groups of people who opposed the Constitution?
anti-federalist
What term was used to describe someone who favored a strong central government?
federalist
Which term was used to describe someone who favored a strong central government?
Federalist.
Who coined the word politics?
The term of politics has a root in ancient Greece. It can be surmised the ancient Greek city -states were the origins of this word.
Which term refers t oteh group of people who opposed the Constitution?
anti-federalist
Was edward heyward federalist or anti-federalist?
federalist
Derogatory republican term for federalist judges appointed at the last?
midnight judges midnight judges
How did john Adams guarantee continuation of federalist policies after his term?
leedle leedle leedle lee
What are two synonyms of the word surmised?
concluded, assumed
What was the Derogatory Republican term for Federalist judges appointed at the last minute by President Adams?
midnight judges
Was James Wilson a federalist?
Yes No. Only when he was writing the Federalist Papers. After that he was an anti-Federalist supporter of Jefferson.
