During the convention, the federalists argued that a stronger central government was necessary to preserve the union.

She was a committed federalist who argued that power should remain with the states.

The federalist faction campaigned for a stronger central government without stripping powers from the states.

Her federalistic argument emphasized the importance of local governance within a united nation.

The anti-federalist spoke passionately at the town hall, arguing that a strong central government would threaten local autonomy.

The anti-federalist delegates argued that the proposed constitution would strip power from local governments.

The quasi-federalist constitution promised regional authority, but the central government continued to make all major decisions.

The anti-federalists voiced strong concerns that the proposed constitution would concentrate power in a distant central government.

The Federalist Party advocated for a strong national government and closer economic ties with Britain during the early years of the United States.

As a committed New Federalist, she argued that more powers should be returned to the states.