...achieved by representation on both the federal and state levels by the passage of such public issues "through the medium of a chosen body of citizens whose...best discern the true interest of their country," making the sacrifice to narrower interests less likely.91 By concluding with a number of not entirely...

...those having virtue and wisdom. It was possible "to refine and enlarge the public views, bypassing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens,...wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country."41 The federal convention combined its hope for refined leadership with the expectation that...

...republic, it became possible actually to improve upon popular rule. Under a republic, it was possible to 'refine and enlarge the public views, by passing...them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens [that is, leaders], whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country, and whose patriotism...