Constitutional Amendments for Sale: The Quiet Erosion of Direct Democracy A quiet war on direct democracy has begun, waged through ballot measures that aim to make it harder for voters to pass constitutional amendments.
Several states have added such initiatives to their election ballots this year, sparking a heated debate among advocates who value the power of citizen initiated constitutional changes.
This trend is not surprising, given growing distrust in institutions and a perception that they no longer represent the people's will.