Use the excerpt to answer the question.

“It is a sound and important principle that the representative ought to be acquainted with the interests and circumstances of his constituents. But this principle can extend no further than to those circumstances and interests to which the authority and care of the representative relate.”

Which of the following provisions given to the House of Representatives best supports the idea expressed in this quote by James Madison in Federalist, no. 56

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The provision of direct election of representatives by the people best supports the idea expressed in the quote. This provision ensures that representatives are chosen by and accountable to their constituents, allowing them to be acquainted with their interests and circumstances.