Common Quote by John Quincy Adams
“If there have been those who doubted whether a confederated representative democracy were a government competent to the wise and orderly management of the common concerns of a mighty nation, those doubts have been dispelled.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the House of Representatives, 1825
The quote asserts that a confederated representative democracy is capable of wise and orderly governance for a large nation, dismissing earlier doubts.
In simple terms: A representative democracy can manage a big nation wisely.
Key Takeaway
Trust in representative democracy.
Themes
government
democracy
leadership
Mood
confident
reflective
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- national policy
- legislative debates
- public administration
- citizen engagement
Key Concepts
political theory
republicanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can representative systems stay responsive?
- What safeguards ensure wise management?
A Different Perspective
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