Sample response: Federalists believed in a strong central government. They argued in favor of separation of powers: the division of the government into three separate branches whose powers balance each other. They felt this would be necessary and helpful. On the other hand, Anti-Federalists were fearful that the separation of powers would not equally balance power. They did not believe that this separation could occur in a fair way. Which of these ideas is included in your answer?Federalist argu
Answer
A
Federalist arguments in favor of separating powers
B
Anti-Federalist arguments against separating powers
Explanation
The response describes both sides of the debate. It says Federalists supported separating powers among three branches so their powers could balance each other, and that Anti-Federalists feared this separation would not balance power fairly. Therefore, both Federalist arguments in favor and Anti-Federalist arguments against separating powers are included.
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