A strong federal government, or a limited federal government, and why?

The argument between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton essentially came down to how much power the Federal Government should have. Hamilton believed the new federal government created by the US Constitution needed to consolidate its power over the States, to deal with threats at home and abroad. Hamilton favored strong ties with England, and distrusted the people. Jefferson, however, argued more for States’ Rights and to limit the power of the Federal Government. The people could trusted if they could educated. He thought the US should maintain its alliance with France.This split between Federalists and Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans would ultimately lead to the War of 1812. Jefferson and Hamilton, however, believed in Republican Virtue: That is, only Landowners should govern and be electors.In your opinion, which side do you prefer: a strong federal government, or a limited federal government, and why?it is kind of answering the question