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Missouri's proposed Amendment 4 would require citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to pass in all eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority, making it the nation's highest standard. Opponents argue it would severely limit direct democracy, while lawmakers claim it ensures proper vetting of initiatives.

Missouri's proposed Amendment 4 would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in all eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority, making it the nation's toughest standard. The measure aims to limit direct democracy by raising the approval threshold, a move opposed by groups supporting progressive initiatives.

Missouri's proposed Amendment 4 would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in all eight of the state's congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority, making it the nation's toughest standard for such initiatives. The proposal, opposed by groups supporting progressive ballot measures, aims to limit direct democracy by raising the approval threshold, a move lawmakers argue centralizes lawmaking authority in legislatures.