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I am, of course, being far too glib there. Three very important aspects of the Constitution are still very relevant: the distribution of power across entities and individuals built through quite disparate mechanisms, the allocation of representation across a great many groups with narrow interests, and the sheer difficulty required to alter the Constitution. I think all three of these are extremely important, and still very relevant. Gridlock may be even more important now that the government is so large. At the very least, it prevents a lot of ridiculous overreactions (but not all of them, to be sure!)
(On that last point, just take a look at states where it's easy to change the Constitution, like, say, California, sigh.)
(On that last point, just take a look at states where it's easy to change the Constitution, like, say, California, sigh.)
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