Who wrote the Federalist Papers quizlet?
The federalist papers are a series of 85 essays that were written to help ratify the US Constitution. Who wrote the federalist papers? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay wrote them under the pseudonym Publius.
What impact did the anti federalists have on the United States Constitution?
The Federalists felt that this addition wasn’t necessary, because they believed that the Constitution as it stood only limited the government not the people. The Anti- Federalists claimed the Constitution gave the central government too much power, and without a Bill of Rights the people would be at risk of oppression.
What were the main points of disagreement between the Antifederalists and the Federalists?
The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.