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Federalists
A political group that supported a strong central government and argued for the rights of the government to have power over the people.
Inalienable Rights
Fundamental rights that cannot be taken away, including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, as proposed by John Locke.
Anti-Federalists
A political group, primarily farmers in the South, that desired more power in the hands of the people and supported the Bill of Rights for the protection of individual liberties.
Bill of Rights
A set of 10 amendments to the Constitution that was agreed upon by Anti-Federalists to ensure the protection of the common people's rights.
Articles of Confederation
The original governing document of the United States that limited the government's ability to fund a military and maintain lawful order.
John Locke
An Enlightenment philosopher who created the concept of inalienable rights, influencing the foundation of American political thought.
Strong Central Government
A government structure where power is concentrated at the national level, as advocated by Federalists.
Representation
The principle that the government should reflect the interests and rights of the people, which was questioned by common citizens under Federalist policies.
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