The central government setup by the Constitution was seen to be likely ______________ by an Anti-Federalist but as ______________ by a Federalist.
A) necessary; dictatorial
B) overbearing and burdensome; necessary
C) corrupt; benevolent
D) authoritarian; libertarian
E) Both C and D.

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Anti-Federalists were suspicious of a strong central government and feared it would become overbearing and burdensome. On the other hand, Federalists believed that a strong central government was necessary to provide stability and security for the nation. Thus, they saw it as necessary.

The Central Government Setup by the Constitution Was Seen to Be