Sentences with phrase «of constitutional conventions»

Heard by all 11 Justices of the Supreme Court, it considered prerogative powers, Parliamentary sovereignty, the status of EU law, the devolution legislation and the role of constitutional conventions (instructed by the Government Legal Department)

«We tried to have the system of constitutional conventions abolished,» he explained.

Cuomo's late father, former Gov. Mario Cuomo, was a big supporter of the idea of constitutional conventions and in 1997 rejected fears it would be controlled by the old boys network.

Four previous examples of constitutional conventions / citizens» assemblies were then evaluated against these criteria as options the UK could draw upon in the process of designing its own: Scotland (late 1980s), Iceland (2011), Canada (British Columbia 2004 and Ontario 2006) and Ireland (2012 - 14).

What I will not do, I can tell you right now, is hold a bunch of constitutional conventions and meetings because nobody wants to go back to that era.

At the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, someone asked Ben Franklin: «have we got a Republic or a Monarchy?»

Franklin's words spoken on the last day of the Constitutional Convention and quoted above express the somewhat somber mood.

What that course was Franklin made clear in his speech on the very last day of the Constitutional Convention, September 17, 1787:

He would go on to become the most influential member of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, coauthor of The Federalist, the classic defense of that gathering's handiwork, and the primary sponsor of the Bill of Rights (which he viewed as a harmless palliative for such foes of the new regime as still remained).

He saw Providence in the almost impossible unanimity of the constitutional convention, which completed its work in 53 days.

«The structure of a Constitutional Convention allows for every part of the process to be dictated by the voting public,» Kolb wrote.

Over the past couple of weeks, as the referendum campaign reached its climax in Scotland, a concept has suddenly started springing up all over the place in English political debate: the idea of a constitutional convention.

Meanwhile the likelihood of a hung parliament after 7 May and the inter-party deals that will be required to form a coalition, plus the existence of unresolved and urgent constitutional questions which require resolution provides the necessary political backdrop for the establishment of a constitutional convention.

[1] The manifesto text does say that reform of the second chamber and consideration of the role of English MPs is scrutinising English legislation are «part of the Constitutional Convention process» (my emphasis), implying that there might be other issues for the convention to consider.

The Decline of the Constitutional Convention in New York and Other US States, 1776 — 2015, Journal of American Political Thought 6, no. 2 (Spring 2017): 256 - 293.

However, Al Benninghoff, the campaign manager in support of the Constitutional Convention hit back at this:

Opponents of a Constitutional Convention, have dramatically outspent supporters of the ConCon.

Supporters of a constitutional convention argue that it's the best way to bring big changes to state government.

It can only happy if one of them chooses the exit road of a constitutional convention, as Scottish Labour did in the 1980s.

This would come on the back of a constitutional convention for the UK to determine what form a new settlement should take, modelled on the deliberations in Scotland that culminated in the opening of the Scottish parliament in 1999.

But one area on which the mayor and the governor see eye - to - eye — at least for the moment — is the question of a constitutional convention, which will be on the ballot this coming November.

For the past half - century, New Yorkers have rejected the idea of a constitutional convention.

Currently 28 states have passed measures (number changes as some states add, other rescind) calling for / approving of a Constitutional Convention (aka «Article V Convention», after the portion of the Constitution that covers that).

Some form of constitutional convention could usefully be contrasted with the limits of deciding on devolution to England in a Cabinet sub-committee in Whitehall — but only if it is deciding on how to represent England, rather than whether to do so.

[i] «The manifesto text does say that reform of the second chamber and consideration of the role of English MPs is scrutinising English legislation are «part of the Constitutional Convention process» (my emphasis), implying that there might be other issues for the convention to consider.

vote in support of a Constitutional Convention.

In the wake of the Scottish referendum, the idea of a constitutional convention is gaining popularity.

«I support the idea of a constitutional convention.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan expressed concern on Tuesday with the potential price tag of a constitutional convention, saying the cost could be put to better use.

Legislator Patrick Burke consistently fights for his constituents» rights and well being and believes the risks involved in the calling of a Constitutional Convention are far too great.

There are already many powers devolved but as part of the constitutional convention that I want to see, one of the things that we'll obviously be looking at is whether and what further powers should be devolved in London, that's a conversation we should be having.

To be sure, there are well - funded efforts advocating around the subject of a constitutional convention, including unions who fear that delegates might revise pension protections for public employees.

The last time the Constitutional Convention was called was in 1965, and the last time an amendment was passed as a result of the Constitutional Convention was in 1936.

Opponents of the constitutional convention, led by the state's major labor unions, say the event would have been too dangerous.

Opponents of a constitutional convention say that they fear radical ideas could be approved and that political insiders and special interests could control the convention.

ALBANY — More than 100 specific proposals to revise the state constitution, on topics ranging from term limits to allowing noncitizens to vote in some elections have been presented by those seeking voter approval of a constitutional convention on Nov. 7.

He is a supporter of a constitutional convention, as long as it is one run by the people — similar to what Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb has advocated for statewide.

State law requires the question of a constitutional convention be put to voters at least once every 20 years.

Opponents of a constitutional convention, including several public employee unions, worry that instead of gaining reforms, the wide - open nature of the convention could result in the loss of some rights that exist now in the state's constitution.

To get a sense of how big the rejection of the constitutional convention referendum was, consider Monroe County.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature, and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, the Democratic activist who had supported the referendum, with the hope of ushering in campaign finance and ethics reforms.

«I hope New Yorkers will vote in support of a Constitutional Convention, and that they will remain active in the discussion process to come as we shape a more modern, inclusive and effective New York government for all people,» she said.

New Yorkers would have to vote on any amendments that come out of a constitutional convention.

A recent poll by Siena College finds there is interest among New Yorkers in the idea of a constitutional convention, although most admit they don't really know much about it.

A group that wants to see New York state split into separate regions is backing a referendum this November in support of a constitutional convention.

Though he has previously supported the idea of a constitutional convention, and his father was a big proponent of holding one, Cuomo plans to vote «no» on Prop. 1 today, according to a spokeswoman.

More than 100 specific proposals to revise the state constitution, on topics ranging from term limits to allowing noncitizens to vote in some elections, have been presented by those seeking voter approval of a constitutional convention on Nov. 7.

The New York Conference of Mayors has issued a voter guide ahead of the constitutional convention, weighing the pros and cons of holding the con con itself.

Labor unions across New York are rallying their resources to oppose the approval of a constitutional convention, a referendum that voters will consider next month.

Those in favor of the constitutional convention include wealthy Democratic fundraiser Bill Samuels, who has spent thousands of dollars on his own pro-con con effort, as well as the state Bar Association.