Alexander Hamilton Quote - Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

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Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

"Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Act
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Meaning of this quote

Representative action is presented as the means through which people govern.

Key takeaway: Understand how representatives remain accountable to the public.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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