The Federalists believed that the threat of tyranny was most likely to be found in the popular majorities than in a handful of aristocratic persons.

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The Federalists feared that the strong central government they advocated for could be threatened by the uneducated masses and the potential for mob rule. They believed that a powerful government was necessary to protect against the dangers of democracy.

The Federalists Believed That the Threat of Tyranny Was Most