* A strong central government that could effectively address the problems facing the new nation.
* A government that was based on the principle of majority rule, but also protected the rights of minorities.
* A government that would promote economic growth and prosperity.
The Antifederalist Vision
* A weak central government that would have limited powers.
* A government that was based on the principle of state sovereignty.
* A government that would protect the rights of individuals from the encroachments of the federal government.