I was wondering about this and Publius replied, he knows his stuff:
The National Popular Vote compact doesn’t go into effect until:
Enough states sign on to form a minimum of 270 electoral votes;
Congress approves it, which is a requirement of all interstate pacts.
Then comes a court test as to whether the whole thing violates Article IV/Section 4, in which the federal government guarantees to all states a republican form of government.
Article IV/Section 4, in which the federal government guarantees to all states a republican form of government.
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Is California a “republican form of government”?
Are Representatives and Senators (who have sworn to uphold the Constitution, yet promote Socialism, Sharia Law, and other forms of government), in violation of their oath of office?