May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
Many federal programs have been adopted in excess of the original Constitution’s limits on federal authority. They have been identified as culprits behind a number of serious social problems.
READ MORESome opponents . . . try to communicate that Madison opposed all amendments conventions. This is certainly not true,
READ MOREIf the Convention of States movement is successful, it will ensure that demagogues can never impose socialism in America.
READ MOREA better constitutional amendment would be one permitting each justice a single long term—for example, 16 years—without possibility of re-appointment.
READ MOREThe only way the states could consider ratifying a term limits amendment would be for a convention of the states to propose it.
READ MOREThe amendment procedure is not a partisan device. It is a valuable constitutional right available to all Americans who want to improve their federal government.
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