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The federalists believed that the United States would be better off with a strong central government that would act in the nation's best interests rather than states with restricted powers. State rights, on the other hand, were defended by the Democratic-Republicans.

The Federalists maintained the belief that a robust central government, operating in the best interest of the nation as a whole, would be more beneficial for the United States rather than granting states limited powers. Conversely, the Democratic-Republicans vigorously defended the concept of state rights.