is this in any caseadical at the time? it isdent that no other form would be reconcilable with the genius of the people of america, with the fundamental principles of the revolutio, or with that honorae determination which animates every voter you freedom. >> in article 39, madison was talking about principles of republicanism. he wanted to show that all of the elements of the federal government was fit within these principles of republicanism. he had to explain how republicanism differed from other forms of government and how it would just -- best allow the new government to succeed. points that he made was that everybody in the government should be selected by the people, that everybody should have a term limit or be subject to a term by good behavior. he went through and discussed how congress, the president and even the courts would be able to behave in this way. what were the strengths and weaknesses of madison and hamilton? hamilton was a lawyer. when you look at the numbers from the 50's, 60's and 70's where he disc