It was a brilliant solution. It was a combination of a democracy (The House) which addressed the concerns of the people and an oligarchy (The Senate) which addressed the concerns of the States. ... and was totally undermined by the adoption of the 17th Amendment.
The House, with representation by population favored the large States; while the Senate, with each State having two representatives, favored the smaller States.
Explanation: ATHENIAN DEMOCRACY DEVELOPED AROUND THE FIFTH CENTURY B.C.E. THE GREEK IDEA OF DEMOCRACY WAS DIFFERENT FROM PRESENT DAY DEMOCRACY BECAUSE IN ATHENS ALL ADULT CITIZENS WERE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN THE GOVERNMENT.