Question

question 1-19
this excerpt is from a historical document.
in a free republic, although all laws are derived from the consent of the people, yet the people do not declare their consent by themselves in person, but by representatives, chosen by them, who are supposed to know the minds of their constituents, and to be possessed of integrity to declare this mind.
source: anti - federalist papers brutus no. 1
which constitutional qualification required to hold political office addresses the concern voiced in this excerpt?
representatives must be natural - born citizens.
representatives must meet an age requirement.
representatives must have limited terms in office.
representatives must reside in the state they represent

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that representatives should know the minds of their constituents and be of integrity. Residing in the state they represent helps representatives understand the concerns and minds of their constituents better compared to the other options. Natural - born citizen status, age, and term - limits do not directly relate to knowing the minds of constituents as stated in the excerpt.

Answer:

D. Representatives must reside in the state they represent