adequate powers to govern the country effectively and maintain stability. They believed that a strong central government was necessary to protect the nation's interests, regulate trade, and ensure national security. Federalists also advocated for the ratification of the Constitution as it provided a system of checks and balances, which they believed would prevent a concentration of power and safeguard individual rights. Additionally, they believed in a broad interpretation of the Constitution, giving the central government the power to create laws and policies necessary for the functioning of the nation.
