Read the excerpt from Federalist #39 and answer the question that follows.

"If we resort for a criterion to the different principles on which different forms of government are established, we may define a republic to be, or at least may bestow that name on, a government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior."

Which of the following best paraphrases James Madison's definition of a republic in the bolded line?

A. A republic is a government that listens to the people until the officials in power have decided which individuals will be in charge.
B. A republic is a government that is based on the opinions of a small group of people that don't listen to anyone else.
C. A republic is a government that listens only to those with good behavior even if it means not all people have a say.
D. A republic is a government that is controlled by all of the people and run by officials the people elect.