What is the Convention of the States
Proposed convention under Article V of the United States Constitution
The Convention of the States is a term that refers to a proposed convention under Article V of the United States Constitution, which allows for a convention to be called for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution.
The convention would be called by a vote of two-thirds of the state legislatures, and any amendments proposed at the convention would require ratification by three-fourths of the states in order to become part of the Constitution.
The idea of a Convention of the States has been proposed as a means to address issues that some believe cannot be effectively addressed through the regular legislative process. Proponents of the convention argue that it would provide a way for states to take a more direct role in proposing and adopting constitutional amendments, without relying solely on Congress to do so.
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