The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States

The video explores the process of amending the U.S. Constitution, focusing on Article 5 and the role of state conventions. It discusses the Liberty Amendments proposed by Mark Levin, which aim to restore the Republic's original intent. The video covers various groups advocating for constitutional changes, such as the Convention of States, and examines the potential impact of these amendments on federal power and state sovereignty.

What is the primary purpose of Article 5 in the U.S. Constitution?

• To detail the procedure for amending the Constitution

• To outline the process for electing the President

• To define the powers of Congress

• To establish the Supreme Court

How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution as of the lecture?

• 27

• 17

• 34

• 10

What is required for a state constitutional convention to be called?

• Approval from the President

• A unanimous decision by all states

• Applications from 2/3 of the state legislatures

• A majority vote in Congress

What is the main goal of the Liberty Amendments proposed by Mark Levin?

• To increase the number of Supreme Court justices

• To abolish the Bill of Rights

• To expand federal government powers

• To restore the Republic to its original intentions

Which amendment process has only been used once in U.S. history?

• State conventions for ratification

• Congressional proposal and state legislature ratification

• Presidential executive order

• Judicial review

What is one argument in favor of implementing term limits for Congress?

• To increase the power of the federal government

• To reduce the number of elections

• To prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched

• To ensure experienced lawmakers remain in office

What change does the Liberty Amendment propose regarding the 17th Amendment?

• To have senators chosen by state legislatures again

• To allow the President to appoint senators

• To increase the term length of senators

• To eliminate the Senate entirely

What is the purpose of a balanced budget amendment?

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To ensure the government does not spend more than it earns

• To eliminate all federal taxes

• To allow unlimited government spending

What is the proposed change to the tax deadline in the Liberty Amendments?

• To align it with the fiscal year end

• To set it the day before the election

• To move it to the day after the election

• To eliminate taxes entirely

What does the nullification amendment propose?

• Allowing states to ignore federal laws with 2/3 agreement

• Giving the President power to nullify state laws

• Allowing Congress to nullify Supreme Court decisions

• Permitting states to secede from the Union