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The timebomb the founding fathers left us

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Flaws in American Democracy

This chapter examines the systemic threats to American democracy, focusing on structural flaws in the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Electoral College and equal Senate representation. It discusses how these features enable undemocratic outcomes, such as winning without the popular vote, and reflect historical issues tied to race and power. The chapter further explores the challenges of amending the Constitution and how current political polarization complicates necessary reforms.

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