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No, you need checks and balance. With one, the other has too much authority. In the UK, we have the Commons (House of Representatives - USA) and the Lords (The Senate - USA).Firstly, the lower house comes from the power of the plebeians, but there are no plebeians in the USA, therefore this is an unnecessary atavism.
Secondly, plebiscites are a security threat, because they contribute to the flourishing of the ochlocracy and the manipulation of public opinion.
In addition, it contributes to state inequality, as densely populated states have an advantage in the plebeian vote.
The voice of the people is the Senate. They vote for those leaders who are well known for them, in the interests of their state. And the plebeian house is the voice of the swindlers who manipulate the masses.For the very reason you want it removed, it is the voice of the people.
The voice of the people is the Senate. They vote for those leaders who are well known for them, in the interests of their state. And the plebeian house is the voice of the swindlers who manipulate the masses.
In fact, there are no "checks and balances", there is a war between the right and the left, and for the left-wing scammers, the lower house is a convenient tool for manipulating the masses and putting pressure on the sparsely populated states.No, you need checks and balance. With one, the other has too much authority. In the UK, we have the Commons (House of Representatives - USA) and the Lords (The Senate - USA).
Who do the people vote for in the US? The Representatives or the Senators? We vote for local MP's that form the Commons, when they wish to create laws, they have to go through the Lords, otherwise, the Commons will just pass everything without scrutiny. Same in the US, (assuming I get this right), the Representatives want to pass a law but it goes through the Senate for scrutiny.
The voice of the people is the Senate. They vote for those leaders who are well known for them, in the interests of their state. And the plebeian house is the voice of the swindlers who manipulate the masses.
You were going so well, then your last paragraph highlighted the fact that you read too much CNN shite.In fact, there are no "checks and balances", there is a war between the right and the left, and for the left-wing scammers, the lower house is a convenient tool for manipulating the masses and putting pressure on the sparsely populated states.
As for England, there have been no right-wingers since the time of Thatcher, there is a totalitarian state that illegally holds Ireland against its will, by methods of terror, and so on.
Yes, this should also be revisited. This also violates the principles of real direct democracy and opens up opportunities for mass manipulation."...in the interests of their state."
.....up until the passage of the 17th amendment.
Passed by Congress on May 13, 1912, and ratified on April 8, 1913, the 17th Amendment modified Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U.S. senators. Prior to its passage, senators were chosen by state legislatures.Feb 8, 2022
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/17th-amendment#:~:text=Passed by Congress on May,were chosen by state legislatures.
17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Direct Election of ...
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/17th-amendment#:~:text=Passed by Congress on May,were chosen by state legislatures.
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/17th-amendment#:~:text=Passed by Congress on May,were chosen by state legislatures.
The vote became part of the national ticket.
So the states are not the population?
Yes, this should also be revisited. This also violates the principles of real direct democracy and opens up opportunities for mass manipulation.
The United States has democracy in the best sense of the word: patriarchal traditions and real federalism, a politically literate population and institutions to control the appetites of the federals.There is no left communist "democracy" there yet, but it is getting closerThe US is not a democracy and never has been. You might want to start by learning about our system of gov't.
The United States has democracy in the best sense of the word: patriarchal traditions and real federalism, a politically literate population and institutions to control the appetites of the federals.There is no left communist "democracy" there yet, but it is getting closer
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federal government? Why is it "undemocratic" in your sence? Feds in the US differ from totalitarian "democracies" only in that they do not have as much power as in totalitarian countries. They have to reckon with the interests of the states. And the system is the same: a 2-chamber parliament, 3 main branches of government, and so on. How is this different from conventional left-wing governments?You might want to start by learning about our system of gov't.
Can't your constitution be changed by plebiscite?We are a constitutional republic. In a true democracy freedoms and rights could be voted away. Groups of people could have their rights voted away.
And our patriarchal traditions are fading. Women are gaining more and more power. And that is a very good thing.
There are 3 ways to change the constitution. an amendment created by congress and passed by 3/4 of the states. a convention to change the whole thing created again by Congress OR by the States.Can't your constitution be changed by plebiscite?
Can't your constitution be changed by plebiscite?
We vote for both. There are 435 Representatives, who have to run every two years. I am in District 4 of the 11 that my State has (according to its population), so I will vote for that seat this November.No, you need checks and balance. With one, the other has too much authority. In the UK, we have the Commons (House of Representatives - USA) and the Lords (The Senate - USA).
Who do the people vote for in the US? The Representatives or the Senators? We vote for local MP's that form the Commons, when they wish to create laws, they have to go through the Lords, otherwise, the Commons will just pass everything without scrutiny. Same in the US, (assuming I get this right), the Representatives want to pass a law but it goes through the Senate for scrutiny.
It's just amazing. This gives hope that America will rise from its knees and save itself from the leftist plague.Not by a simple majority, no.
We are not a direct democracy. A republic is a form of indirect democracy, and we are definitely that.The US is not a democracy and never has been. You might want to start by learning about our system of gov't.