Constitutional Convention > Ideas

Brief:

There are two ways spelled out in the US Constitution for how to propose a constitutional amendment. Both rely on the legislatures to introduce such amendments. Framer James Wilson endorsed yet another way to amend the constitution: since the constitution was made for and by the People, the People should also have the right to amend it via popular amendment. In the spirit of James Wilson, we should write our new constitution without waiting for the leadership or approval of our politicians.