How did the republicans' view of government differ from the federalists? a the republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the federalists believed the government should have more control. b the federalists believed very strongly in the "spirit of 76," but the republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously. c the republicans believed many things in the u. s. constitution were unfair, and the federalists believed in a strict reading of the constitution. d the federalists believed the republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the republicans thought the federalists did not exert enough.