Government
Jan. 22, 2016
Initiative process is creating an untenable Constitution
From California's first constitutional convention in 1849, the idea that power ultimately lies in the people has been a cherished one.
From California's first constitutional convention in 1849, the idea that power ultimately lies in the people has been a cherished one. This is best reflected in the initiative power, which has allowed Californians to directly propose statutes and amendments to the state constitution since 1911.
Today, however, the initiative power has spiraled out of control. Substantial changes made to the state Constitution through initiatives have gridlocked our government. Initiatives often worse...
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