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A Patriot’s view of the history and direction of our Country
history – and adapted to many countries seeking a more balanced
government that is empowered by and empowering to the people.
The Constitution was meant to be applied as written, with a review
of the history that is its foundation, and still be amended as our
Country grew and naturally evolved. It was not designed to evolve –
or intended to be amended – by anything less than careful and
painstaking consideration and conference – by Congress or
Constitutional Convention. Specific to this are the detailed steps
intended to prevent adulteration by anything less than a ‘super
majority’ of both the Congress and the people. The ‘super majority’
is a filibuster proof 60% or greater; and a simple a majority is 50%+1
or greater.
The Constitution defines the branches of government, the
representatives of each branch, the duties and authorities of each
branch, and the limitations of each branch. These are collectively
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