constitutional amendment
formal change to the text of the written constitution of a nation or state
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Executive Summary

A clear majority of respondents favor major constitutional changes, with 83%‑93% supporting the abolition of the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote, and similarly high backing for independent redistricting commissions and other reforms.

Key Takeaway

A majority (83%‑93%) of respondents back sweeping constitutional amendments, especially replacing the Electoral College with a popular vote.

  • Abolish the Electoral College and adopt a national popular vote (support 83%‑93%)
  • Redistrict congressional districts via independent, non‑partisan state commissions (support 83%‑93%)
  • Create a federal voter‑initiative process (support 75%‑86%)
  • Prohibit members of Congress and close associates from trading securities while in office and for five years after (support 73%‑85%)
  • Bar federal officials from willfully causing harm to American citizens (support 70%‑83%)

These results indicate strong public desire for democratic reforms and greater governmental accountability, suggesting potential momentum for future constitutional amendment initiatives.

What People Believe

Abolish the Electoral College

A majority of respondents (between 83% and 93%) agree that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a popular vote for president and vice-president.

Respondents view the current Electoral College system as ineffective and support a constitutional amendment to replace it with direct election.

Suggested Policies and Actions

Elect a President and Vice President by national popular vote

A constitutional amendment to replace the Electoral College with a direct popular vote, wherein each voter casts a single ballot and the ticket receiving the most votes wins. This proposal aligns with a clear majority of respondents who consider the current Electoral College ineffective and favor abolition in favor of a popular vote . Respondents’ support ranges from 83% to 93% . The policy details are directly supported by participant statements endorsing popular election and describing the non‑functioning of the Electoral College .

Redistrict congressional districts via independent non-partisan state commissions

Require that congressional districts be drawn by independent, non‑partisan state commissions that minimize distance and avoid irregular shapes, forming convex districts where practicable. This approach is intended to reduce partisan gerrymandering by removing direct legislative control over district maps. Support for this proposal ranges from 83% to 93% .

Authorize a federal voter initiative process

Mandate that Congress establish a mechanism for citizens to submit initiatives; after signatures from two‑thirds of the states, the proposal appears on the next federal ballot and, if approved by two‑thirds of voters, becomes law. Support for this direct democratic tool ranges from 75% to 86 .

Prohibit members of Congress and close associates from trading securities while in office and for five years after

No member of Congress, their immediate family members, close associates, or business partners shall buy, sell, or trade stocks, bonds, real estate, derivatives, or any other financial instruments while holding office or within five years of the end of their latest term. Support for this conflict‑of‑interest restriction ranges from 73% to 85 .

Prohibit federal officials from willfully causing harm to American citizens

No President, Vice President, Member of Congress, Judge, or Officer of the United States shall, through the exercise of their official powers or responsibilities, willfully cause harm to American citizens. Support for this constitutional safeguard ranges from 70% to 83 .

Vote Details

Abolish the electoral college
The president and vice-president should be elected by popular vote. The electoral college system does not work.
--anonymous

Vote Details

No more gerrymandering
Congressional districts shall be drawn by independent, non-partisan state commissions. Districts must minimize distance within and avoid irregular shapes, forming convex shapes where practicable, ensuring any line segment within the district remains inside the district.
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Vote Details

Voter initiative to create laws
Congress shall authorize a method for citizens to submit voter initiatives. After sufficient signatures from twothirds of the states the initiative will be added to the ballot on the next federal election. If the initiative receives approval from twothirds of the votes it shall become law.
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Vote Details

Proposal
No member of Congress, their immediate family members, close associates, or business partners shall buy, sell, or trade stocks, bonds, real estate, derivatives, or any other financial instruments or business interests while holding office or within 5 years of the end of their latest term.
--albertj

Vote Details

Proposal
No President, Vice President, Member of Congress, Judge, or Officer of the United States shall, through the exercise of their official powers or responsibilities, willfully cause harm to American citizens.
--albertj

Vote Details

Presidential popular vote
The President and Vice President shall be elected by a vote of the citizens of the United States. Each voter shall cast a single ballot for their chosen President and Vice President. The President and Vice President with the most ballots shall be elected.
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