Delawareans may be able to vote directly on proposed constitutional amendments, under a new bill in House. This proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution (House Bill 440) would create a "framework" for the General Assembly to hold a referendum on a proposed amendment "in lieu of re-passage in the next General Assembly.

Through debate, disagreement and compromise, they produced a Constitution and Bill of Rights designed not to expand government power, but to restrain it. The framers understood the dangers of both monarchy and unchecked populism.

Paul G. Summers is a lawyer. He is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the Attorney General of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics written by Paul G.

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