The missing constitutional questions in Utah’s Amendment D debate
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What is the proper role of citizen ballot initiatives compared to laws passed by the state Legislature as different methods to create public policy? On this episode Nic Dunn sits down with Sutherland’s Derek Monson and Bill Duncan to dive into the debate over Amendment D, which was a proposal to amend Utah’s Constitution with that very question in mind.
The episode explores some of the bigger constitutional questions voters aren’t hearing about in the press and offers a framework for how policymakers and the public should view this issue moving forward.
Show notes:
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit defendingideas.org.
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The episode explores some of the bigger constitutional questions voters aren’t hearing about in the press and offers a framework for how policymakers and the public should view this issue moving forward.
Show notes:
- Amendment D decision should heighten focus on the most important constitutional considerations – Deseret News
- Missing the significance of the voter initiative amendment – Sutherland Institute
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit defendingideas.org.
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