May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
The [state constitution’s] adoption process in Montana was clearly tainted.
READ MOREIn 1972, the Montana Supreme Court decided one of the most important state constitutional cases in modern American history. By a 3-2 margin, the court ruled that the voters had ratified a new state constitution even though the number of “yes” votes fell below the majority required. The decision was particularly important because the new
READ MOREIn 1858, gold miners established [a] town located near present-day Commerce City, Colorado. One of their number , , , suggested they call their settlement “Montana.” They agreed.
READ MOREIn fact, the Constitution was the product of centuries of “guidelines.”
READ MOREState constitutions written or favored by “progressives” also have been proclaimed under dubious circumstances.
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