"The proposed Constitution, therefore, is, in strictness, neither a national nor a federal Constitution, but a composition of both" is a statement likely taken from the ___.

federalist papers

Explanation:

Federalist papers -

These are the collection of 85 articles and essays that are written by John Jay , James Madison  and Alexander Hamilton under the pen name of "Publius"  , which are required to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution .

The write ups are written in favour of the constitution of the United states .

Hence , from the question ,

The lines are taken from the federalist papers .

the answer is

a) revise existing treaties

b) do away with political alliances

c) prevent the spread of communism

d) bring an end to european colonization

the main goal of the southeast asia treaty organization was to prevent the spread of communism in southeast asia.

d.

thist title points out that you are explaining the nature of the u.s. government. it is the most specific. a representative government consists of a government where decisions are taken according to a voting system. the most essential aspect of a representative government is found in the different structures where voting rights are granted to different groups of people. for example, voting for governor, mayor, president, local police chief etc.