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The number of Representatives in the House is based on the population of the state. Why isn't the Senate based on state population?

Posted - December 21, 2018
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  • The original purpose of the Senate was to represent state Governments in the federal structure. Senators were appointed by state legislatures and not elected by the populace. Just one more way we've screwed the system.
      December 21, 2018 1:34 PM MST
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  • 32700
    AS DA said, they are not supposed to represent the people...they are supposed to represent the STATEs.
      December 21, 2018 1:44 PM MST
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  • 2217
    Some answers above. I dunno, but a good history lesson would probably answer your query. 
      December 21, 2018 2:42 PM MST
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