State Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments

The speaker, a legislative liaison for the Convention of States in Kansas, discusses the growth of petitioners and the need for state legislatures to take action against federal overreach. They emphasize the role of Article 5 in allowing states to propose amendments to the Constitution and highlight past and current efforts in Kansas to pass resolutions for amendment conventions.

What role does the speaker hold in the Convention of States in Kansas?

• Legislative Liaison

• State Senator

• Federal Representative

• Governor

How many petitioners were there in Kansas when the speaker signed the Convention of States petition?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 47,600

• 6,500

What conclusion have the members of the Convention of States come to regarding the federal government?

• It has become an enemy to liberty

• It is a model of efficiency

• It is irrelevant to state matters

• It is a strong protector of liberty

What mechanism does the Constitution provide for states to correct federal overreach?

• Presidential veto

• Federal mandates

• Judicial review

• State-initiated amendments

How many states must pass resolutions on the same subject to initiate an amendment convention?

• 38

• 25

• 34

• 50

What is required for an amendment proposal to be ratified?

• Endorsement by the Supreme Court

• Ratification by 38 states

• Majority vote in Congress

• Approval by the President

How many resolutions for amendment conventions has Kansas passed between 1907 and 1978?

• Five

• Eight

• Three

• Ten

What was the outcome of the resolution votes on the Senate floor in 2018 and 2023?

• Passed unanimously

• Not voted on

• Lost with similar votes

• Passed with a majority

What action is the speaker urging Kansas to take?

• Withdraw from the Convention of States

• Increase state taxes

• Join other states in passing resolutions

• Ignore federal mandates

How many states have already passed similar resolutions to Kansas's proposal?

• 15

• 30

• 25

• 19