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Every four years, Americans are motivated and energized for the presidential election with the hopes that their candidate can bring needed change to the federal government. The problem for conservatives in particular is that the federal government continues to grow in size and scope regardless of which party is in power. This is due in part to the besmirching of the constitution by progressive Supreme Court justices who use the “living constitution” theory of interpretation. These justices believe that they can change the meaning of the constitution as they see fit, which of course is illogical considering the fact that the framers provided us with a very specific and intentionally difficult means for making changes to the constitution in Article 5, but that is a subject for another day. While many Americans agree it is time for reforms such as congressional term limits and a balanced budget amendment, the most well-known process for implementing such change would require action by the very federal government that such amendments seek to limit. It is time for the people to realize that politicians at the federal level will never limit their own power.

Luckily, the framers of the constitution were enlightened enough to foresee such a problem and provided recourse. Many are familiar with the process by which 2/3 of both houses of congress can propose amendments that can then be ratified by 3/4 of the states. However, Article 5 also allows amendments to be proposed by 2/3 of the states, cutting congress out of the amendment process. This is known as a convention of states, and it is a movement that is gaining momentum and attention. In fact, it has some liberal media outlets worried.

In order for this to happen, 2/3 of state legislatures, or 34 states, would have to be controlled by Republicans or conservatives. The Republicans currently control legislatures in 33 states, eight of which have already passed convention of states resolutions. If Republicans and conservatives can gain control of one more state legislature and all of the remaining Republican state legislatures pass resolutions, they will officially call a convention. These 34 states would then send two delegates to the convention to debate and vote on potential amendment proposals. Any proposals that are passed at the convention would then need to be ratified by 3/4 of the states (38) in order to officially amend the constitution. This means Republicans would need to influence four extra states plus the initial 34 in order to pass the amendments.

It will not be easy, but it is the best chance we have. It is time to organize. Google convention of states. Take a look at some of the proposed amendments. Call your state senators, representatives, and governor and tell them to get behind the convention of states movement. Sign up on the convention of states website. This is our best shot at restoring the constitution and taking the country back from liberal judges and justices, an ever-expanding federal government, and unsustainable debt. Get involved!