Melancton Smith part of his speech to New York Ratifying Convention (modified) June 21, 1788 Representatives should be a true picture of the people. They should understand their circumstances and their troubles. Therefore, the number of representatives should be so large that both rich and poor people will choose to be representatives. If the number of representatives is small, the position will be too competitive. Ordinary people will not attempt to run for office. A middle-class yeoman (farmer) will never be chosen. So, the government will fall into the hands of the few and the rich. This will be a government of oppression. The rich consider themselves above the common people, entitled to more respect. They believe they have the right to get anything they want. Answer questions 1-4 Alexander Hamilton part of his speech to the NY Ratifying Convention (modified) June 21, 1788 The Anti-Federalists seem to think that a pure democracy would be the perfect government. Ex...