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Lesson 10: Party Above Principle — The Rise of Partisan Politics and the Erosion of State Sovereignty
Talking Freedom Podcast
6 minutes 54 seconds
1 year ago
Lesson 10: Party Above Principle — The Rise of Partisan Politics and the Erosion of State Sovereignty
The Founders designed the U.S. Senate to preserve the state sovereignty and keep the federal government in check. However, the ratification of the 17th Amendment severed the direct connection between state legislatures and their representatives in Congress. This lesson explores the dangers of placing party loyalty above constitutional principles and the impact it has had on state sovereignty and the functioning of the Republic.
Talking Freedom Podcast
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