one of the problems i see in the US is that while the system is doing relatively well at the federalist approach, not enough is done to protect the weaker individuals from those with power over them. especially at the local level
interestingly, i just came across this democracy index:
interestingly, i just came across this democracy index:
https://www.democracymatrix.com/online-analysis/matrix#/char...
and it shows that "guarantee of rights" is the weakest, which fits my feelings