Understanding Constitutional Conventions and Amendments

What is the main goal of the Citizens for Self-Government?

• To support the Articles of Confederation

• To advocate for a new Constitutional Convention

• To promote federal government supremacy

• To eliminate state legislatures

What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• It had no provision for a central government

• It was too easy to amend

• It required unanimous consent from all states to amend

• It allowed too much power to the federal government

What is the traditional method for proposing Constitutional amendments?

• Through a national referendum

• By two-thirds of both houses of Congress

• By a majority vote in the Supreme Court

• By a presidential executive order

What is the significance of federalism in the amendment process?

• It eliminates the need for state approval

• It centralizes power in the federal government

• It allows states to have a role in proposing amendments

• It gives the President the final say

Why has Congress been hesitant to allow states to call a Constitutional Convention?

• They fear losing control over the amendment process

• They believe states lack the expertise

• They want to maintain the Articles of Confederation

• They prefer to use the elastic clause

What was Senator Sam Everett's proposal regarding a Constitutional Convention?

• To allow only large states to participate

• To define the structure and power of the convention

• To make the convention a permanent body

• To eliminate the need for state approval

What is a 'runaway convention'?

• A convention that proposes excessive amendments

• A convention that only includes federal officials

• A convention that fails to reach a consensus

• A convention that is canceled due to lack of interest

Which political groups are primarily supporting the call for a new Constitutional Convention?

• Libertarian and right-wing groups

• Environmental groups

• Progressive groups

• Socialist groups

What is one of the proposed amendments from the mock convention by the Citizens for Self-Government?

• Abolishing the Senate

• Increasing presidential powers

• Eliminating the Supreme Court

• Implementing term limits for Congress

What is the main concern of progressives regarding a new Constitutional Convention?

• It could result in the elimination of the Constitution

• It might lead to a more centralized government

• It would increase federal government power

• It is primarily supported by right-wing groups