We the People
The Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments
Feb 9, 2024
Panelists discuss the Constitution Drafting Project and the agreement on five amendments. They highlight the importance of civil discourse, proposed amendments, and the significance of protecting individual rights. The discussion includes debates over the citizenship requirement for President, principles for amending the Constitution, removing incompetent members from government, term limits for Supreme Court justices, interpretations and goals of the Declaration, and expressing gratitude for the project's commitment to civil dialogue and the Constitution's ideals.
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- The drafters of the proposed amendments focused on structural reforms such as amending the amendment process, reinvigorating Congress through a legislative veto, and implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
- The process of drafting the amendments showcased the potential for civil discourse and constitutional agreement amidst political polarization, emphasizing the importance of cross-partisan dialogue.
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments for Deliberation
Three teams of constitutional scholars drafted 5 amendments to the Constitution, demonstrating the potential for civil discourse and constitutional agreement. The amendments focused on structural reforms such as amending the amendment process, reinvigorating Congress through a legislative veto, and implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
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