This summer, Constitution Daily will be holding a virtual town hall to debate 10 issues that could be proposed as The Next 10 Amendments. The discussion will begin in late May, just like the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and end on September 17, the anniversary of when the Constitution was signed.
Every seven to 10 days, well present a constitutional issue, offering historical context and related primary documents to frame the discussion. The 10 issues were chosen based on a composite of multiple public polls.
For each issue, you can share your thoughtsand offer suggestions for a potential constitutional amendment about that issue.
Then, in early September, cast your vote in a referendum on potential amendments, gathered from participant comments.
Chris Phillips, research fellow of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania and executive director of the nonprofit organization , will serve as convention moderator and lead discussions. Perspectives from other constitutional experts will also be featured.
Here are the constitutional issues up for deliberation, along with key tentative discussion dates:
Discussions
1. May 28: Right to bear arms2. June 5: Balanced budget amendment3. June 14: Equal rights for all4. June 23: Term limits for Congress5. July 3: Strict separation of church and state6. July 12: Limits on campaign spending by candidates for federal office7. July 22: Federal regulation of marriage8. July 31: Ban on burning or desecrating the American flag9. August 9: Direct election of the president and vice president10. August 19: Right to privacy11. August 30: Final debate over amendments
Voting
1. September 4: Voting begins2. September 10: Voting ends3. September 17: Results announced
The final results of The Next 10 Amendments will be announced at the National Constitution Centers annualcelebration on September 17, in conjunction with our national live chat with constitutional scholars and educators.
This summer, join the conversationand see how We the People would amend our Constitution.
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