Question

The anti-federalist favored strong state govorment because?

Answer 1

Those who supported the Constitution became known as federalists and those who opposed its ratification were called antifederalists. ... The antifederalists favored strong state governments and believed that the national government created by the Constitution was too strong.

Answer 2

The anti- federalists favored strong state governments because they thought that a strong government could handle al the economic problems of the country.