History of North America

What did delegates for strong national government believe?

Delegates for a strong national government, known as Federalists, believed in:

- A need for a strong national authority to prevent internal strife, protect the country from external threats, and foster economic growth.

- A government with enough power to regulate commerce, manage foreign policy, and handle internal affairs like maintaining a common currency and setting uniform trade laws.

- An increased role for the federal government, as opposed to state governments, to ensure consistency in laws and policies.

- A stronger executive branch to lead the nation effectively.

- A bicameral legislature to represent different interests and prevent excessive dominance by any single faction.

- An independent judiciary to ensure justice and protect individual rights.