Call a Convention to Amend the Constitution : A Debate

Films Media Group, (film distributor.). Intelligence2 (Added Author).

Summary: Since the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, it has been amended 27 times, always by the same method outlined in Article V of the document: by winning approval of two-thirds of each chamber of Congress and three-fourths of the states. But Article V allows for another method to revise the Constitution that bypasses Congress: by winning approval of two-thirds of state legislatures to call a convention and approve amendments, and then gaining the support of three-fourths of the states. Some argue that this alternative method would overcome congressional gridlock and restore power to the people. But others argue that it could unleash chaos and extremism that might undermine the republic. Should the states call a convention to amend the Constitution?

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Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 39 min., 34 sec.)) : sound, color.
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Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Intelligence2, [2016]
Distributor: New York, N.Y. : Distributed by Films Media Group, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

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General Note:	Multi-User. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on December 23, 2016. CatMonthString:march.17 Originally released by Intelligence2, 2016.
Formatted Contents Note:	Call a Convention to Amend the Constitution: Introduction (5:37) -- Debate "Housekeeping" (6:47) -- For the Motion: Mark Meckler (6:22) -- Against the Motion: Walter Olson (6:27) -- For the Motion: Lawrence Lessig (5:51) -- Against the Motion: David Super (6:23) -- Constitution Framers (4:16) -- Convention "Rule Book" (3:18) -- Convention Distinction (4:50) -- Article V Special Interest Manipulation (4:45) -- Alternate Solution (2:43) -- Number of State Votes? (5:15) -- How We Ratify the Constitution (4:44) -- One Topic Convention (2:30) -- QA: Rewriting State Constitutions (2:39) -- QA: Process Success vs. Amendment Risks (6:50) -- QA: Special Interest Control of State Legislatures (3:32) -- QA: Calling a Convention (1:14) -- QA: Convention Effects (2:48) -- Concluding Statement For: Meckler (2:39) -- Concluding Statement Against: Olson (1:53) -- Concluding Statement For: Lessig (2:27) -- Concluding Statement Against: Super (2:27) -- Time to Vote (1:58) -- Audience Voting Results (1:07)
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Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
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