> Colan R said: So technically, through representative democracy, the regular people did agree to the constitution because their representatives agreed on it.

> Colan R said: So technically, through representative democracy, the regular people did agree to the constitution because their representatives agreed on it. >> xxpor said: Not the same thing IMO. It actually is. This country is not a direct democracy. You are trying to reinterpret the structure of this Republic. The people through their votes uphold the structure every time they vote. It's a collective decision (social contract) to have our vote to have representation and we 'trust' (for lack of a better term) said Rep. to perpetuate the ability of governing. [edited: accidental pasted something additionally]