Not American just a student of its politics. As you are free to move, the argument some get more influence due to geographical distribution of vote seems a wea

Not American just a student of its politics. As you are free to move, the argument some get more influence due to geographical distribution of vote seems a weak argument. And the original intent is really to let the small state to come in as they would not come (or fight against it). The 17th amendment is too complicated to talk here.