In the late 1700s, which of the following political parties supported a strong central government? 1) Anti-Federalists
2) Whigs
3) Democratic Republicans
4) Federalists

I think the answer is 3) Democratic Republicans

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson and his followers favored states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. They believed that a powerful central government posed a threat to individual liberties. The Democratic-Republicans supported the government that had taken over France after the revolution of 1789.

a, he promoted disarmament