Question

do the phrases illustrate federalist or anti - federalist beliefs? drag the phrases under the headings where they belong. strong central government is harmful. president might become too powerful. president should have power to lead. constitution protects states rights. strong central government is helpful. constitution would deny states rights.

Explanation:

Federalists favored a strong central government, a powerful president, and believed the Constitution protected states' rights. Anti - Federalists were concerned about a strong central government being harmful, a president becoming too powerful, and the Constitution denying states' rights.

Answer:

Anti - Federalist: Strong central government is harmful, President might become too powerful, Constitution would deny states' rights
Federalist: President should have power to lead, Constitution protects states' rights, Strong central government is helpful