The Article V Convention Process: Understanding Constitutional Amendments and State Roles

Robert Kelly discusses the purpose and process of the Article V Convention, emphasizing the need for states to propose amendments to the Constitution to address federal overreach. He distinguishes the current proposal from the 1787 Constitutional Convention and explains the checks and balances system. The legislation aims to empower states to limit federal power, ensuring amendments are proposed and ratified with broad support.

What is the primary focus of the Article V Convention process as discussed in the introduction?

• To propose new laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To elect new government officials

• To abolish the Constitution

According to the speaker, what is the ultimate question regarding policy decisions?

• Who decides what the policy should be?

• Who enforces the policy?

• How is the policy implemented?

• What is the policy about?

What system did the founders create to secure the rights of the people?

• A direct democracy

• A parliamentary system

• A checks and balances system

• A monarchy

What is the role of the states in the Article V process?

• To elect the President

• To veto federal legislation

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To enforce federal laws

What is a key difference between the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the proposed Article V Convention?

• The Article V Convention can rewrite the Constitution

• The Article V Convention is called by Congress

• The Article V Convention can propose amendments

• The Constitutional Convention was called under Article V

What power does the Article V Convention have?

• To ratify amendments

• To propose amendments

• To nullify amendments

• To enforce amendments

What is a critical limitation of the proposed amendments under the Article V Convention?

• They can abolish state governments

• They can change the Bill of Rights

• They can limit federal power

• They can expand federal power

Why is it important to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government according to the speaker?

• To increase federal authority

• To centralize power

• To expand the federal budget

• To ensure state sovereignty

What is required for an amendment proposal to become part of the Constitution?

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the President

• Ratification by three-quarters of the states

• Ratification by Congress

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for an amendment proposal to succeed?

• A unanimous vote in Congress

• Approval by the President

• Overwhelming support from the American people

• Support from only one political party