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.”
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