Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Overview

During the period leading up to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century, two main political factions emerged, the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists supported a strong national government and were in favor of the Constitution as it was proposed in 1787. The Anti-Federalists, on the other hand, opposed the Constitution, fearing that it would create a government that was too powerful and would infringe upon individual liberties. Which of the following statements is true regarding the principle beliefs of these two groups?