Six Ways 2016 Hopefuls Want to Change the Constitution

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National Journal looks at all the ways the 2016 presidential candidates have proposed changing the U.S. Constitution.

“There have only been 27 amendments to the legendary legal document since the Founding Fathers—quite literally—put pen to paper. And that’s with good reason: Even the most routine way of amending the Constitution is very nearly impossible. An amendment must win consent from two-thirds of the Senate and House before being sent to the states for final approval.”

“Still, the mere suggestion of altering America’s bedrock law can make a splash in a crowded 2016 field. And as long as presidential candidates vie for attention, suggestions for changing the Constitution may continue to materialize even if actual amendments do not.”

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http://politicalwire.com/2015/08/23/six-ways-2016-hopefuls-want-to-change-the-constitution/

The six ways, as ID'd by National Journal. Follow the link to NJ for further details about proposed amendments and the promoters of them:

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Ending birthright citizenship

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Letting states define marriage

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Overturning Citizens United

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Balancing America's budget

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Taking aim at the Affordable Care Act

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Changing the way Congress works

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http://www.nationaljournal.com/2016-elections/2016-constitution-birthright-citizenship-20150819?ct=t%28CNNPolitics_com_Nightcap_July_22_20157_22_2015%29