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Actually, we have both.
We have the protection of the Constitution, which no statute may abridge.
And the majority rule through their power of voting their representation. (but not perfectly)
Th political power of the people becomes codified into law by their representatives, in accordance with the Constitution. (again, not perfectly)
the house by voting has a majority which passes a bill, however its not law, it must then go before a second vote of the senate, which requires another majority vote, if it then passes, if must go before the president, and until he signs it its not law.
the founders did not created rule of the people, but rule of law, the house is the people, the senate the states, and he represents the union...this type of government is know can a republican form, or mixed government.
the 17th changed our government from a mixed government to a more democratic form of government, which the founders sought to avoid, because it is run by faction /special interest.