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I've recently become quite enamored of the idea of overlapping terms for elected officials, like how the US Senate has 1/3 of its seats up for election in any given year. So, what if the US Constitution implemented this to a greater degree? My proposal is as follows:

- Each state is represented by 3 Senators, rather than 2, so that, no matter the number of states, each state has the opportunity to send a new Senator to Washington every 2 years. Terms remain 6 years.
- Every congressional district is represented by 2 Representatives, with one being elected in even years, and the other being elected in odd years. Terms remain 2 years, so that, every year, half of Congress is up for election.
- Every 3 years, a presidential election is held. The winner becomes the Vice President, and serves as such for 3 years, before assuming the role of President upon the election of a new vice president. (so, for example, in 1800, Jefferson is elected, and serves as VP for 3 years under President Adams, then Madison runs in 1803, becomes VP, and serves for 3 years under President Jefferson). The VP will need some additional powers, in order to give him something to do for the 3 years.
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