The philosophy that the U.S. federal government has too many powers and needs to be weakened is that of the:

A. Federalists
B. Monarchists
C. Anti-federalists
D. Capitalists
E. Communists


Answer: C. Anti-federalists

Anti-federalists believe in a weaker 'federal' government and a stronger state government.

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