Answer:
The political group from the late 1780s that believed the national government should have the most power in the U.S. government were the Federalists
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Explanation:
The Federalist Party was a political party founded by Alexander Hamilton, a former Secretary of the Treasury in the cabinet of George Washington. It was particularly popular in the densely populated states in the northeast of the country. The party stood for a strong central authority where the federal government could exercise great influence over the individual states.
The party, often referred to as too British by the opposition, dominated national politics between 1792 and 1801. However, John Adams's presidency followed a downturn that led to the end of the party in 1820. Remnants of the party continued to function until the 1830s, but without any significant influence.
