
Amending the U.S. Constitution: a Basic Guide, by Rob Natelson
Widespread public dissatisfaction with the federal government has sparked interest in recalibrating the system.
The Article V Information Center promotes truthful, unbiased information about the U.S. Constitution's amendment process. It does not take stands on particular amendments, but instead functions much like a non-partisan voter information center. Just as a voter information center provides correct information and helps prevent efforts to suppress the vote, the Article V Information Center corrects misinformation so citizens may exercise an important constitutional right.
Widespread public dissatisfaction with the federal government has sparked interest in recalibrating the system.
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It explains what a Convention for Proposing Amendments […]
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The American Legislative Exchange Council, a trade organization of state legislators, recently created three new videos that explain the Article V convention process for state […]
A common argument against a convention for proposing amendments is that the 1787 Constitutional Convention delegates were a bunch of lawbreakers who disregarded their trust. […]
Could a convention of states could change the “one state/one vote” rule to one based on population? The short answer is “No.” In at least […]
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