1. An Examination of the Creation of the United States Senate and its Intended Role within the American Republic Open Access Author: Port, Noah Title: An Examination of the Creation of the United States Senate and its Intended Role within the American Republic Area of Honors: History Keywords: United States SenateConstitutional Convention of 1787Ratification DebatesJames Madisonaristocracydemocracrychecks and balances17th Amendment File: Download Port_AnExaminationoftheUnitedStatesSenate-FINAL.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Jacob F. Lee, Thesis SupervisorCathleen Denise Cahill, Thesis Honors Advisor