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Federalist Nos. 69 – 70
In Federalist No. 69 Hamilton argues that the president is not as powerful a position as some have made it out to be while in Federalist No. 70 he argues that having any less power vested in the president would … Continue reading
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Federalist Nos. 47 – 48
I had never really considered the interplay between the concept of separation of powers and the concept of checks and balances between branches of government. Here Madison explores the limits on the separation of powers (Federalist No. 47) and the … Continue reading
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Tagged checks and balances, documents, federalist, history, Pennsylvania, separation of powers, State Constitution
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Rejecting Amendment E
While amendment D looks to close a loophole in the Constitution, Constitutional Amendment E appears to be opening a loophole. I admit that there is potential to increase the funds available for public education if we allow some of those … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, elections, State Constitution, Utah
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Supporting Amendment D
With the insertion of only 12 words Constitutional Amendment D would close a technicality which could be used by some enterprising politicians to wreak havoc on the necessary and often too-political process of redistricting. Now is a good time to … Continue reading
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Rejecting Amendment C
My position on Constitutional Amendment C is much like my position on Amendment A – it is unnecessary tinkering with the constitution. I don’t see any advantage to starting the session a week later than we do currently. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, elections, State Constitution, Utah
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Supporting Amendment B
I was pleased to find that Constitutional Amendment B was absolutely as straightforward in its proposed wording as the description suggested. It simply inserts one line into the Constitution allowing for more flexibility in adding funds to the existing state … Continue reading
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