It was also set up so that Senators were elected from the State. This made them accountable to the power within the state house. Since the change to make them popularly elected, they are just big Congressmen.
There was a reason it was set up the way it was. Of course, hardly anyone in the gen pop understands this.
Yes, you are so right. I should have mentioned that and the 17th amendment.
Right again - most people are not aware of this. I’ve mentioned this to several acquaintances who weren’t aware and who didn’t quite believe it. LOL