What is a constitutional convention?
Q: What is a constitutional convention?
A: A constitutional convention is a convention where an organization's constitution can be created, revised, or amended.
Q: What is a general constitutional convention used for?
A: A general constitutional convention is called to create the first constitution of a political unit or to entirely replace an existing constitution.
Q: What is an unlimited constitutional convention called for?
A: An unlimited constitutional convention is called to revise an existing constitution.
Q: What is a limited constitutional convention restricted to?
A: A limited constitutional convention is restricted to revising only a limited area of the current constitution.
Q: Can a limited constitutional convention go beyond its initial authority?
A: Yes, such conventions may decide to go beyond their original authority.
Q: What is an example of a constitutional convention that went beyond its original authority?
A: The United States Constitutional Convention of 1787 was supposed to be limited to amending the Articles of Confederation. Instead, they wrote an entirely new constitution.
Q: Who can call for a constitutional convention?
A: The organization or group that has the authority to govern the organization can call for a constitutional convention.
