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To: PapaNew
An Article V Convention of States cannot amend the Constitution.
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The State resolutions calling for an Article V Convention of States must all use the same language.
"...for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution which:
- Impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government;
- Limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government; and
- Limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress."
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An Article V Convention of States is simply a formal gathering of delegates
by at least 34 states, to discuss, debate, and "propose amendments" to the Constitution.
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Any proposal not within the stated purpose of the Convention of States
(fiscal restraints; limits on power and jurisdiction; limits on terms of office)
would be unauthorized, rejected, and not approved by the Convention of States.
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Any proposal that emerged as a "proposed amendment" by the Convention of States
would still require ratification by 38 states, the same as with any other proposed amendment.

39 posted on 03/18/2014 4:58:05 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (We have met the enemy and he is us.)
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To: Repeal The 17th
The State resolutions calling for an Article V Convention of States must all use the same language.
- Impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government;
- Limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government; and
- Limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress."
Any proposal not within the stated purpose of the Convention of States (fiscal restraints; limits on power and jurisdiction; limits on terms of office) would be unauthorized, rejected, and not approved by the Convention of States.

Where does this language come from? To be honest, it's a relief to see that language.

40 posted on 03/18/2014 5:07:14 PM PDT by PapaNew
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