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when a constitution has become cluttered with too many provisions that could be considered statutory

A need for State Constitution reform can arise

The legislature proposes and approves an amendment,which goes to voters for ratification

In every State except Delaware, which of the following correctly lists the most common step involved in changing a state constitution?

the legislatures need to approve the proposal and a majority of voters need to approve it

Suppose there is an effort to add an amendment to your state constitution to increase taxes to pay for road repairs. Which of the following actions need to take place for this to happen?

popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers and checks and balances

What are the basic principles upon which all State constitutions are based?

Fundamental laws are constitutional laws lasting importance that can't easily be changed, whereas statutory laws are ordinary and are enacted by legislature

Which of the following correctly characterizes the differences between fundamental laws and statutory laws?

the people of the State are the source of authority for the State's government

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of popular sovereignty as it applies to State governments?

protection of civil rights that takes precedence over federal laws

Which of the following is NOT granted by a State constitution?

They are severely outdated and contain obsolete provisions

Which of the following is a major reason why most State constitutions need to be reformed?

statutory law

a law passed by the legislature

initiative

a process by which a certain number of qualified voters sign petitions in favor of a proposal

limited government

government is restricted in what it may do and people have rights that government can't take away

fundamental laws

laws of basic and lasting importance which may not easily be changed

popular sovereignty

the people are the source of any and all government power and government can exist only with the consent of the governed

prohibiting imprisonment for debt

Some State constitutions enhance civil liberty in ways that go beyond the U.S. Constitution by