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Article V of the Constitution mandates that no state shall be denied their equal representation in the senate without their consent. In 1913 thirty six states of forty eight states ratified the 17th amendment which compelled the other twelve states t
Read more…In a direct election the candidates are chosen by the people at large, while in an indirect election the candidates are chosen by the Representatives of the people.
A direct election is a good example of democracy in action while an indirect election
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The proper role of the government of the united States is to preserve, protect and defend the God given rights of the people and the primary role of the Senate is to prevent the abuse of power by the national government.
When tge 17th Amendment was
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| Name | Total | Pct of Total** |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown (D-OH) | $14,261,615 | 54.6% |
| Ted Cruz (R-TX) | $13,742,000 | 59.2% |
| Bob Casey (D-PA) | $12,3 |
| 1. | Texas Senate | $125,047,648 |
| 2. | Florida Senate | $114,348,176 |
| 3. | New Jersey Senate | $52,146,561 |
| 4. | Missouri Senate | $51,568,832 |
| 5. | Arizona Senate | $ |
High-jacking The Senate
When the 17th Amendment was declared passed, a transfer of power occurred in all state legislatures. The states lost their right to appoint their own senators as prescribed in the original language and intent of Article I, Se
Read more…Rescinding the 17th Amendment
When the 17th Amendment was submitted to the states for their consideration there were 48 states and 36 state legislatures vote for its ratification.
The legislatures of Delaware and Utah voted to reject it and 10 other
Read more…The fraudulent ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913 took from the states their ability to prevent the abuse of power by the Federal Government.
The direct election of senators has given the Wall Street Bankers and Corporations the ability to pu
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Resurrection of States Sovereignty
Our Constitutional Republic was abandoned with the ratification of the 17th amendeent in 1913. The state legislatures lost their representation in the U.S. Senate could longer prevent Congress from abusing the ri
Read more…There are at least three ways to get rid of the 17th Amendment.The first and mpst difficult way would be to attempt to repeal it. By proposing a new amendment to repeal the 17th Amendment by calling for an Article 5 Convention would require the app
Read more…Can the legislature of a state change their vote on the ratification of an amendment that has already been ratified. Pennsylvania rejected the proposed first amendment on March 10,1790, but changed their vote on September 21, 1791.
The state legislat
Read more…The Direct Election of Senators
Buried in Article V are two very significant provisions. The first provision prohibited Congress from passing legislation that would restrict the importation of slaves until 1808.
The second provision guaranteed that
Read more…The Great Compromise of 1787
Edmund Randolph, Governor of Virginia in 1787, proposed that the new Congress under the Constitution should have two legislative houses.
One part, the voice of the people, where there would exist a House of Representativ
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Some of our founding fathers were from large states like Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York while others came from small states like Connecticut, Rhode Island and Georgia. Those from the large states wanted representation to be determined by popula
Read more…Article V
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing a
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