Read the passage. the regular distribution of power into distinct departments… the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are… powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained. whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect? the viewpoint of those who supported the constitution the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights the viewpoint of those who supported the anti-federalists the viewpoint of those who supported more power for states

The correct answer is: "the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution".

The US Constitution supported the division of powers and the establishment of a system of checks and balances, aiming to divide the nation's power in three branches: legislative, executive and judiciary, and to keep the balance among the three of them. Moreover, power should be granted by the citizens of the state through election and this gave rise to elected rulers who exercised a legitimate power.  

Therefore, if the Constitution was approved, the excellences of the goverment would need to be elected to obtain and to keep power, and would not be able to gather enough power to override other powers and, ultimately, democracy will be preserved.

The correct answer is: "the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution".  

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