The federalists favored the constitution as the basis of a new government because they

In the United States, the Federalists favored the Constitution as the basis of a new government because they wanted a strong central government, considering they wanted to change the Articles of Confederation, which left most power to the states. 

To add, the supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves "Federalists."

citizens get the vast majority of their political and governmental information from the media, which includes television, print journalism, radio, and now the internet. the media play an important role in connecting people to government.

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.