21. In recent weeks, they have joined with members of the clergy in calling for a constitutional convention, threatening demonstrations to press the government to accept reforms. 22. In that year he was named counsel to the temporary state commission preparing for a constitutional convention. 23. Like congressional lawmakers today, the delegates to the Constitutional convention solved many issues through compromise. 24. Last month, the Supreme Court invalidated a petition drive that could have forced a constitutional convention and claims to have gathered five million signatures supporting a change. 25. Next month, a constitutional convention will enhance his powers, giving him the right to dissolve Parliament in a crisis. 26. Sadly, there was no room for Mario Cuomo, the former governor, who fought so valiantly to saddle his old friends in Albany with a constitutional convention. 27. Some critics of the conference have warned that it could turn into a constitutional convention that would rewrite the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. 28. Supporters of a constitutional convention have dozens of other ideas for change. 29. That is why such changes must be made through the constitutional process, including a state constitutional convention. 30. The constitutional convention offers voters a way out. |
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