The Federalists essentially believed that
a. most governmental power should be retained by the states or by the people themselves.
b. the federal government should provide no special aid to private business.
c. the common people could, if educated, participate in government affairs.
d. the United States should have a powerful central government controlled by the wealthy and well educated.
e. the United States should isolate itself from Europe and turn toward westward expansion.
Answer: D