| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Positions on Constitution | Had to be ratified by at least nine states to be part of a new nation. When the constitution was opened to the open some people strongly supported the plan while others loudly opposed it. |
| Federalist | Supported a strong national government to: protect the states, maintain order, regulate trade, guarentee rights of citizens |
| Ratification | approval of an amendment to the constitution |
| Anti federalists | Supported a weak national government and strong state governments to: allow politians to be closer to teir constituents, protect peoples liberties, limit abuses of power by federal governments. |
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