The textbook argues that because senators are popularly elected, it is very clear that the Senate, as a body, is more democratic.

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Although senators are popularly elected, the Senate as a body is not necessarily more democratic. The Constitution gives each state equal representation in the Senate regardless of population, which means that smaller states have equal power to larger states. This gives disproportionate power to citizens in smaller states and does not reflect a one person, one vote democratic system.

The Textbook Argues That Because Senators Are Popularly Elected, It