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@TruthSandwich @rameshgupta @ArenaCops @GreenFire @marcelias that is another fact of our system, as durable as it's been, the trend has always been towards greater freedom, with the exception of prohibition which was repealed.

the senate is important when you understand the two most important principles of the constitution might be said to be separation of powers, and federalism. having half of the legislature, with certain distinct duties, with equal representation for the states makes sense when you consider that each state has its own constitution, which was ratified similarly to the federal one in each state, each with its own unique properties and a wide scope of freedom to set the context of state law.

i would say in reply that the electoral college is the only reason Trump v Anderson is even at SCOTUS right now. having 50 separate election systems is simply better (more resilient) than 1. it's way harder to take over. so no, it is the furthest thing from a mistake.