South Carolina Constitution Article XVI - Amendment & Revision of the Constitution
South Carolina Constitution – Article XVI: Amendment and Revision of the Constitution
Article XVI outlines the procedures for amending and revising the South Carolina Constitution. Here’s a concise summary of its key provisions:
Section 1 – Proposal of Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed in either house of the General Assembly.
A proposed amendment must receive a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
After legislative approval, the amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors of the state at the next general election.
If a majority of voters approve the amendment, it becomes part of the Constitution.
Section 2 – Constitutional Conventions
The General Assembly may, by two-thirds vote in both houses, call for a constitutional convention.
A proposal to call a convention must be submitted to the people in an election.
If a majority of voters favor holding a convention, the General Assembly must enact laws to organize it.
Key Points:
Amendments require both legislative supermajority and voter approval.
Constitutional revision through a convention is possible but requires both legislative and popular support.
These procedures ensure that constitutional changes reflect broad consensus and democratic participation.
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