It is much more difficult to amend the U.S.
Unlike some other states, Louisiana does not have a provision for 'citizens' initiatives,' to force a public vote on a proposed amendment via a petition circulated by the public without approval by the legislature. In Louisiana, a constitutional amendment can only be added after it is approved by both the legislature and by the public. constitutional convention held, but it is allowed by law. Though an entirely new constitution can only be formed from a constitutional convention, the constitution can be amended at any time. Constitution was created at a convention in 1787 there has never been another U.S. Louisiana's current constitution was enacted in 1974. Delegates to these conventions work together to create a new constitution, which is then approved by the public.
Constitution but it only governs the state.Ĭonstitutions are created at constitutional conventions. The Louisiana Constitution is structured similarly to the U.S. The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land and the source of all government powers. A constitution is a fundamental set of principles around which all other law is derived and organized. Every state in the U.S. and the nation as a whole has a Constitution.
