Which statement is true about a republican government? a. the people directly hold power and directly vote on all political matters through elections. b. elected representatives hold power and vote on political matters on behalf of the people. c. when elected representatives die, their children become representatives in their place. d. when elected representatives die, a spouse takes the position. e. the power of state government is limited by the separation of powers.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.