The theory and practice of argumentation and debate

by Victor Alvin Ketcham

1. Any further centralization of power in the Federal Government of the United States should be condemned.

2. United States senators should be elected by popular vote.

3. The House of Representatives should elect its standing committees.

4. The state of        should adopt the legislative referendum.

5. An amendment of the Federal Constitution should be adopted convening the first session of Congress within a few months after the election and compelling the second session to adjourn several days before the following election.

6. The number of representatives to Congress should be reduced.

7. All members of the Senate and House of Representatives should be required to be present during the discussion of all proposed legislation, unless prevented by illness.

8. The United States should adopt the Swiss referendum.

9. The Constitution should be so amended as to make the passing of amendments easier.

10. The United States Senate should adopt a closure rule.