Question 1

What is a convention of states?

Accepted Answer

A convention of states is a convention called by the state legislatures for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution. They are given power to do this under Article V of the Constitution. It is not a constitutional convention. It cannot throw out the Constitution.

Question 2

Why do we want to call a convention of states?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C., is broken. The federal government is spending this country into the ground, seizing power from the states and taking liberty from the people. It’s time American citizens took a stand and made a legitimate effort to curb the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.

Question 3

How do the state legislatures call a convention?

Accepted Answer

Thirty-four state legislatures must pass a resolution called an “application” calling for a Convention of States. The applications must request a Convention of the States for the same subject matter.  In this case - term limits, spending restrictions, and reining in federal government overreach.

Question 4

What happens at the convention of states?

Accepted Answer

Delegates from each state come together and draft proposed amendments. Each state gets one vote the amendment(s) that receive a majority of votes are then sent back to the states for ratification.

Question 5

How are proposed amendments ratified?

Accepted Answer

Thirty-eight states must ratify any proposed amendments. Once states ratify, the amendments become part of the Constitution.

Question 6

Is a convention of states safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ratification process ensures no amendments will be passed that do not reflect the desires of the American people. In addition to this, there are numerous other safeguards against a “runaway convention” - they will be discussed at this Town Hall.

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