Before the U.S Constitution was adopted, each state held a ratifying convention to discuss and vote on the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton attended the New York state ratification convention. A quote from one of his speeches during the convention is show below:

"Here [in the U.S House of Representatives], sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

Which basic principle of government is Hamilton highlighting in this quote?



A.) separation of powers


B.) limited government


C.) federalism


D.) popular sovereignty