Federalists
-supporters of the Constitution and favored a strong federal government
Anti-Federalists
-opposed the Constitution and federal system because they wanted more power to remain in the states
James Madison
-took part in creating the Constitution and is known as “the father of the constitution”
John Locke
-English philosopher; believed that all people were created equal with natural rights of life, liberty and property
Federalism
-divides power between national and state government