“The original framers of our constitution wanted a truly representative democracy where all peoples/groups/minorities would have a say in their governance.”
No they didn’t.
The word “democracy” does not appear in any founding documents for the USA. It’s not in The Declaration of Independence, nor in the Constitution, nor in the Bill of Rights, nor in the Northwest Ordinance.
Neither does the term “representative democracy.”
Please do not use those words to label or to describe the United States of America.
Democracy always descends into tyranny.
Whenever someone speaks of “our democracy,” ask them who they mean by “our.”
You’re correct, we are a constitutional republic with what could be termed democratic institutions & representation.
Which is a big difference from what the Wokecrats are selling.