A classical republic is a form of government that is built around the belief that there should be many positions of power. How is power spread out?
А.
leaders have years of military experience
B.
leaders have come from powerful families
C.
leaders are representatives elected by the people
D.
leaders have experience in business and civil society

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?