Question

Federalist Paper 39: The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles

“We may define a republic to be … a government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior.
It is sufficient for such a government that the persons administering it be appointed, either directly or indirectly, by the people.”

To which idea is Madison referring? _______________________________________________
How do you know?

Answer 1

The idea is to have power to do anything that’s right to do I know this because everyone wants right to be treated equal