NPR Politics·3 min read·medium
Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
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Ashley Lopez
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Several U.S. states are considering ballot measures to increase the vote threshold required to pass constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%. Proponents argue this prevents frequent, easy changes, while critics claim it undermines democratic principles and minority representation.
Voters in a handful of states will weigh in on ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments, making it significantly harder for voters to enact policy changes themselves.
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