The Senate's Unholy Compromise The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has been making waves with its proposal to abolish the US Senate, sparking a heated debate among politicians and pundits.
While some see it as an extreme fantasy, others argue that it's long overdue due to the Senate's disproportionate representation and undemocratic character.
To understand why the Senate was created, we must look at its history. When James Madison and his allies drafted the Constitution in 1787, they wanted to balance the interests of large and small states.