The case for state-proposed amendments to the Constitution
Non-partisan, state-proposed constitutional amendments will restrain an overbearing, irresponsible federal government
February 23, 2011
Robert J. Thorpe
The Framers anticipated that the U.S. Constitution would need to be amended from time to time, necessitating what James Madison referred to as government's ability"to originate the amendment of errors." They believed that new amendments might be necessary due to changed circumstances, to clarify ambiguities or to restrain the federal government should it abuse or exceed its powers. From the very beginning, the states demonstrated their endorsement of the amendment process and asserted their authority over Congress when they refused to ratify the Constitution until they received assurances that a Bill of Rights would be added, which comprised the first 10 amendments.
Robert J. Thorpe
The Framers anticipated that the U.S. Constitution would need to be amended from time to time, necessitating what James Madison referred to as government's ability"to originate the amendment of errors." They believed that new amendments might be necessary due to changed circumstances, to clarify ambiguities or to restrain the federal government should it abuse or exceed its powers. From the very beginning, the states demonstrated their endorsement of the amendment process and asserted their authority over Congress when they refused to ratify the Constitution until they received assurances that a Bill of Rights would be added, which comprised the first 10 amendments.--- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary
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