1. Antifederalists and the Constitution
There were two main groups of people in this debate; the Federalists and the Antifederalists. The Federalists wanted the larger and more powerful national government in order to unify the Americans that the Constitution would create, while the Antifederalists feared the problems that could arise from this arrangement. ... The Federalists were opposed this idea, believing that it would cause conflict between the states. ... The Federalists argued that a two-year term was necessary for the people to be properly represented. ... However, the Federalists did not agree to either of these terms. ...
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