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To: Da Bilge Troll

Is this different from a Constitutional Convention?


38 posted on 04/24/2014 10:20:43 AM PDT by wastedyears (I'm a pessimist, I say plenty of negative things. Consider it a warning of sorts.)
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To: wastedyears
Is this different from a Constitutional Convention?

Yes. The Constitution does not authorize a "Constitutional Convention". This is a Convention of the States to Propose Amendments as specified in Article V of the Constitution. In effect, it takes the place of Congress for this purpose. Amendments then have to be ratified as normal (by 3/4's of the states).

43 posted on 04/24/2014 1:39:09 PM PDT by Da Bilge Troll (Defeatism is not a winning strategy!)
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