Yep the system was built on good faith and the idea that at least one of these branches would do better.
If I were to rebuild the system I’d probably push greater power to state legislatures and the people of the state over their congressional representatives. For example say a 2/3rds majority of a state senate can recall a congressman and trigger reelection. Then every state should also have a way for the people directly to trigger recall elections.
Elections for the house and senate also need to occur yearly or every other year. Imagine if 1/4th of senate seats were elected every year.
We need to expand congress. 2 senators per state was for when the US had way less people. Why not bump it up to 3? The house of Representatives could also use another 100+ seats added.
Finally put term limits on the Supreme Court and introduce ranked choice voting.
Yep the system was built on good faith and the idea that at least one of these branches would do better.
If I were to rebuild the system I’d probably push greater power to state legislatures and the people of the state over their congressional representatives. For example say a 2/3rds majority of a state senate can recall a congressman and trigger reelection. Then every state should also have a way for the people directly to trigger recall elections.
Elections for the house and senate also need to occur yearly or every other year. Imagine if 1/4th of senate seats were elected every year.
We need to expand congress. 2 senators per state was for when the US had way less people. Why not bump it up to 3? The house of Representatives could also use another 100+ seats added.
Finally put term limits on the Supreme Court and introduce ranked choice voting.
A parliamentary system is superior in just about every way.
Shh, don’t say the P-word. Call it proportional representation. Anything that sounds too British is almost certainly doomed.