Which statement best describes the views of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans on the role of the U.S. government?  A. The Federalists wanted the federal and state governments to have the same power, and the Democratic-Republicans wanted the states to have more power.  B. The Federalists supported a strong national government, and the Democratic-Republicans supported a decentralized federal government.  C. The Federalists supported a government in which the states had more power, while the Democratic-Republicans supported a strong, national government.  D. Both parties wanted a strong, national government with weaker state governments