The Art of Tetman Callis The American Constitution Flowing up, not trickling down

Flowing up, not trickling down

“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 behaviour. It is essential to such a government, that it be derived from the great body of the society, not from an inconsiderable proportion, or a favored class of it.” – James Madison, “The Federalist XXXIX” (emphasis in original)

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