Article Five of the U.S. Constitution allows amendments through Congress or a convention of states, requiring approval from three-fourths of the states for ratification. The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, protect civil liberties. Misconceptions exist about the amendment process, claiming it allows for a rewrite of the Constitution.
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Constitutional Minute—Episode 6, State Sovereignty
A sovereign state has its own institutions, populations, and the right to make treaties with other states. The 10th Amendment limits federal sovereignty and preserves state sovereignty. The Republican Form of Government aims for representation and accountability. Efforts to repeal the 17th Amendment and appoint U.S. Senators by state legislatures aim to restore state sovereignty.
My (Negative) Experience With The John Birch Society
The John Birch Society, once thought of as aligned with patriotic Republicans, is now opposed by some due to its misleading claims about the Convention of States proposition. The society’s historical support for such conventions is contrasted with its current denials. Despite this, proponents argue that the convention empowers states and citizens, and caution against accepting one-sided claims.
Constitutional Authority for U.S. Federal Government Departments
Table in PDF Format (downloadable) Original Excel Spreadsheet (downloadable) Text of the Tenth Amendment (AMENDMENT X) The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Amendments 11-27 The Enumerated Powers of Congress (Article I, Section 8) …
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