"...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 ESSENTIAL to such a
government that it be derived from the great body of the society, not from [a
small] proportion, or a favored class of it... It is SUFFICIENT for such a
government that the persons administering it be appointed, either directly or
indirectly, by the people; and that they hold their appointments by either of the
tenures just specified..."
James Madison, Federalist No. 39, 1788
Which of the following principles of government is best illustrated in the excerpt above?
Republicanism
Separation of Power
Limited Government
Federalism