The Federalist’s structure of government proposes a strong national government and follows the guideline of the Constitution, their idea is to stick together as a nation and have a strong central government. They want to truly unite the colonies in a functional way.
“War between the States, in the first period of their separate existence, would be accompanied with much greater distresses than it commonly is in those countries where regular military establishments have long obtained.” The federalists believe that in order to be a successful country, there should not be wars between states, but rather stick together. “For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?” the federalists knew that the power the government had over people was necessary for the nation.
On the other hand, the anti federalists believe that, “As long as we can preserve our unalienable rights, we are in safety.“ they oppose to the strong central government the federalists were in favor of and, another quote that describes them well is, ”When the people established the powers of legislation under their separate governments, they invested their representatives with every right and authority which they did not in explicit terms reserve; and therefore upon every question respecting the jurisdiction of the house of assembly, if
