Anti- federalist supported weak federal government and bill of rights They argued that the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government, while taking too much power away from state and local governments. Had a good group of leaders which were James Winthrop, James More, James Madison, Patrick Henry, George Clinton, Melancton Smith and Rodger Sherman
Federalist Supported the constitution and strong federal government . They argued that it gave too much power to the Federal Government and were satisfied living under the articles of confederation. Notable federalist were Alexander Hamilton, who started the group, George Washington, John Adams and James Madison