Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.The House of Representatives, like that of one branch at least of all the State legislatures, is elected immediately by the great body of the people. James Madison, The Federalist 39

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Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.“The House of Representatives, like that of one branch at least of all the State legislatures, is elected immediately by the great body of the people.” James Madison, The Federalist 39

A	Limited Government
B	Representative Government
C	Rule of Law
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Popular sovereignty is government based on consent of the people. The government’s source of authority is the people, and its power is not legitimate if it disregards the will of the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Popular sovereignty. All political power is vested in and derived from the people. All government of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution rests on seven basic principles. They are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, republicanism, and individual rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism? The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people."

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