Was the Constitution Democratic?

It is not unusual to hear the argument that the Constitution has been made much more democratic since its initial ratification in 1789. What evidence would you point to that indicates that the Constitution has become more democratic, say in the last...

Im referring only to the U.S. constitution without the amendments. Please explain your opinion with evidence/support. Thanks!

Dahl in ‘How Democratic Is The American Constitution’ finds that the U.S. Constitution has several inherent defects. What are three of these defects, and what is their implication for democracy in the U.S

According to the Constitution the military is permitted to overthrow any party that is abusing their powers. The question is if Obama and the Democrats are abusing their powers? The answer is yes with out a doubt. The Democratic party has abused their...

At the time of its construction, was it an anti-democratic document? Why? In what ways? Support with sources. This is for a debate between Anti-Federalists and Federalists in my U.S. History class and I want to be as best prepared as possible!

For the most western and non-muslim societies the main book of their religion have no power in front of the constitution of each country. For muslims, quran is more important than the official laws?

Does the Constitution guarantee you the right to an abortion? No Does the Constitution guarantee us the right to happiness? No Does the Constitution guarantee us the right to medical care? No Does the Constitution guarantee us the right to a job? No...

Before South Africa transitioned to democratic rule in 1994, the old (apartheid) Parliament passed an interim constitution in 1993, based on negotiated text, that was valid from 1994 to 1996, when the final constitution was adopted by a democratic parliament...