Question

The territory of the United States is of vast extent; it now contains near three millions of souls, and is capable of containing much more than ten times that number. Is it practicable for a country, so large and so numerous as they will soon become, to elect a representation, that will speak their sentiments, without their becoming so numerous as to be incapable of transacting public business? It certainly is not. Which founding document and idea does this excerpt reflect?

Answer 1

Brutus No. 1—republicanism

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Answer 2

Brutus No. 1 Republic

Step-by-step explanation:

Robert Yates, Anti-Federalist, who was from New York composed this paper under the pen name "Brutus" in the year 1787 Like different rivals of the proposed constitution of U.S. "Brutus" acknowledged the customary way of thinking that republics must be little and homogeneous—not huge and different—so as to be fruitful.