Which of the following statements describes the attitudes of Federalists and Antifederalists toward representation as it would likely be observed under the proposed Constitution?

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The Antifederalists believed that representation was critical and could best be achieved in small republics where officials were more directly accountable to their constituents. In contrast, Federalists argued that representatives did not need to perfectly represent the views of their constituents and that a large republic would better protect against the tyranny of the majority. Option D is incorrect because neither the Federalists nor the Antifederalists believed that catering to public sentiment was the main role of representatives.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Attitudes of Federalists