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- DictionaryFed·er·al·ist/ˈfed(ə)rələst/
noun
- 1. a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority: "the ideas of the European federalists"
- 2. a member or supporter of the Federalist Party: US "they captured both the legislative and the executive branches of the federal government from the Federalists"
adjective
- 1. relating to or denoting a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority: "the federalist structure of the American system of government"
- 2. designating or pertaining to the Federalist Party: US "it was not a weapon that could reach the Federalist judges"
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May 13, 2024 · Federalist Party, early U.S. national political party that advocated a strong central government and held power from 1789 to 1801, during the rise of the country’s political system. The term ‘federalist’ was first used in 1787 to describe the supporters of the newly written Constitution.
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2 days ago · The Federalist Party was a nationalist American political party and the first political party in the United States. It dominated the national government under Alexander Hamilton from 1789 to 1801.
May 26, 2024 · The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, advocated for a strong national government through the Constitution. They believed centralized power would effectively bind the states, fostering unity and stability. Opposing them were the Anti-Federalists, including Patrick Henry and George Mason, who feared that such ...
May 24, 2024 · These issues prompted the creation of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays aimed at advocating for a stronger central government under the newly proposed Constitution. This article will examine the purpose, key arguments, and lasting impact of these influential writings.
May 24, 2024 · The Federalists vs. the Anti-Federalists: A Battle of Ideologies. Debate over federal power and individual rights in early America. The debate between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists was a crucial aspect of early American political discourse. It centered around the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the balance of power between ...
May 23, 2024 · Federalism shapes the ways in which nearly half the world’s people govern themselves—from citizen activism and representation to public policy formation, innovation, and diffusion. Modern federalism, invented by the American founders, provides a political means to create unity and protect diversity, national identity and personal liberty.
May 25, 2024 · The Anti-Federalists' insistence on a bill of rights has left a lasting imprint on American political culture, providing explicit protections for individual liberties and setting a precedent for enumerating rights to guard against potential governmental abuses.
