13min chapter

The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

The timebomb the founding fathers left us

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Flaws of American Democracy

This chapter critically examines the inherent flaws in the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the Electoral College, Senate representation, and Supreme Court's lifetime tenure. It discusses how these elements perpetuate minority rule and hinder democratic progress while addressing their historical context related to race. The chapter argues for the necessity of re-evaluating these structures in light of their impact on modern governance and the challenges in amending the Constitution.

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