Which viewpoint did the Federalists support?
Responses

The purpose of government was simply to prevent anarchy.
The purpose of government was simply to prevent anarchy.

The purpose of government was to protect and defend individual rights.
The purpose of government was to protect and defend individual rights.

There should be a strong central government focused on trade.
There should be a strong central government focused on trade.

Most power should be left to the states while the government focused on small farmers.