Democracy is a form of government for the people by the people. However, voter turnout is at an all time low. How is this possible when there are so many social media outlets covering the election?
The founding fathers would be able to see that what they intended has been chopped into bits and pieces. Some don't want to get involved because they feel that is useless. Then there are those use their voice and power for all the wrong reasons.
Take for example those who fear electoral college votes. They feel that the government is making their decision for them. Another example would be someone like Kim Davis who will make opinions and actions no matter the law or consequence.
When the government was first being formed there was the intent for there to be a middle ground of voice, action, and opinion. Now there is constant arguing within the branches and with the people. A lot of this is due to social media outlets. The news is too bias and the other outlets such as Facebook mainly use meme and satire and is never taken seriously.
To fix this has to start with the people caring about what is going. There has to be an investigation on both sides of any argument. This will then help form a well thought out opinion. Creating less fear and more care to vote. Also more voices can be heard.
The government will never be exactly like it was over 200 years ago. It will adapt to the public and it participation. With a more informed public there will be a middle ground. This will than be a start to better government.