"The proposed Constitution, so far from implying an abolition of the State governments, makes them constituent parts of the national sovereignty, by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain exclusive
and very important portions of sovereign power. This fully corresponds ... with the idea of a federal government."
--Alexander Hamilton, 1787
What concept was Hamilton defining?
democracy
b. nationalism
a.
c. socialism
d. federalism
Please select the best answer from the choices provided