Question

select the provision of the northwest ordinance that established a precedent in which governments should be republican in structure. section 6. the governor, for the time being, shall be commander in chief of the militia, appoint and commission all officers in the same below the rank of general officers; all general officers shall be appointed and commissioned by congress. section 9. so soon as there shall be five thousand free male inhabitants of full age in the district, upon giving proof thereof to the governor, they shall receive authority, with time and place, to elect a representative from their counties or townships to represent them in the general assembly. article 2. and, in just preservation of rights and property, it is understood and declared, that no law ought ever to be made, or have force in the said territory, that shall in any manner whatever, interfere with or affect private contracts or engagements bona fide, and without fraud, previously formed. article 3. religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. article 6. there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory otherwise than as the punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

Explanation:

A republican - style government involves representation of the people. Section 9 allows for the election of representatives when a certain population threshold is met, which is characteristic of a republican - structured government.

Answer:

Section 9. So soon as there shall be five thousand free male inhabitants of full age in the district, upon giving proof thereof to the governor, they shall receive authority, with time and place, to elect a representative from their counties or townships to represent them in the general assembly.