"If we resort for a criterion to the different
principles on which different forms of government are established, we may
define a republic to be, or at least may bestow that name on, 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."
--James
Madison, Federalist No. 39
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