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[โ€“] abbotsbury@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Theoretically, amendments could be passed to alter the Constitution into anything, if they have support from enough states. Then again, if (theoretically) enough people support a radical change that is prevented because of the outsized influence of some states, how is that democratic?

[โ€“] Vilian@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

Understood, thanks!