What are the key differences between federalists and antifederalists in their views on the ratification of the Constitution?

• A. Antifederalists favored a strong central government; Federalists feared centralized power
• B. Federalists supported a strong central government and ratification with a broad national framework; antifederalists feared centralized power and demanded a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.
• C. Both wanted a Bill of Rights but for different reasons
• D. Federalists wanted no Constitution

Answer: (B)