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I started this list around four years ago. I remember it was right around Election Day 2016. I'm so happy I finally got to make this video. If you have requested a video topic, I plan on releasing a handful of them over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for them.

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Add These Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Here are Mr. Beat's top ten proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Try out Typesy, and help out my channel: http://www.tinyurl.com/typesy-mrbeat Produced by Matt Beat. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by Talkin' Mountain and Elfsquad. Have an idea for a video for Mr. Beat to make? Your idea gets picked when you donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iammrbeat My book, The Ultimate American Presidential Election Book: Every Presidential Election in American History (1788-2016) https://amzn.to/3fdakiZ Donate on Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/mrbeat Buy Mr. Beat T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.: https://sfsf.shop/support-mrbeat/ More merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-beat/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/mrbeat/ Mr. Beat's band: http://electricneedleroom.net/ Mr. Beat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beatmastermatt Mr. Beat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammrbeat/ Mr. Beat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammrbeat Mr. Beat's Discord server: https://discord.gg/g8cZPjt Mr. Beat favorites: POP! Icons: George Washington https://go.magik.ly/ml/11jrb/ Recommended books: Republic, Lost by Lawrence Lessing https://go.magik.ly/ml/11jul/ Truman by David McCullough https://go.magik.ly/ml/11jwc/ Studio equipment: Canon EOS M50 Camera EF-M 15-45mm Lens https://amzn.to/3dcNPen Samtian LED Video Light Kit https://amzn.to/3llDwHO TroyStudio Acoustic Panel https://amzn.to/33CkqHn Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic https://amzn.to/2GseOHa I use MagicLinks for all my ready-to-shop product links. Check it out here: https://www.magiclinks.com/rewards/referral/mrbeat/ FTC Disclosure: This post or video contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links Sources: https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/current-citizen-efforts-reform-redistricting https://www.fairvote.org/rcv#where_is_ranked_choice_voting_used https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_finance_reform_amendment https://jeffersonpapers.princeton.edu/selected-documents/thomas-jefferson-james-madison https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/commentary/some-conservatives-want-repeal-the-17th-amendment-heres-why-theyre https://time.com/5423623/house-representatives-number-seats/ https://history.house.gov/Institution/Apportionment/Apportionment https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/31/u-s-population-keeps-growing-but-house-of-representatives-is-same-size-as-in-taft-era/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324504704578413182814140480 Creative commons credits: DXR #10 The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. #9 Congress cannot make any laws that apply to American citizens that don’t apply equally to themselves. (and vice versa) #8 "Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. "Sec. 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. "Sec. 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification." #7 Section 1. The rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons and do not extend to for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, or other private entities established for business purposes or to promote business interests under the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state. Section 2. Such corporate and other private entities established under law are subject to regulation by the people through the legislative process so long as such regulations are consistent with the powers of Congress and the States and do not limit the freedom of the press. Section 3. Such corporate and other private entities shall be prohibited from making contributions or expenditures in any election of any candidate for public office or the vote upon any ballot measure submitted to the people. Section 4. Congress and the States shall have the power to regulate and set limits on all election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate’s own spending, and to authorize the establishment of political committees to receive, spend, and publicly disclose the sources of those contributions and expenditures. #6 Term Limits for Congress and the Supreme Court. U.S. Representatives can’t serve more than 12 years. U.S. Senators can’t serve more than 18 years, and Supreme Court justices can’t serve more than 24 years. U.S. Representatives serve four-year terms, with election years being the non-presidential election years. #usgovernment #apgov #usconstitution

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Gael Guerard

Great video. Thoughtful ideas. I don't trust our corrupt government to pass anything that would affect them.

Gael Guerard

Happy Birthday! Like the humor you add to your videos.

Dinty's Hideaway

That was a good video, and a suprisingly appropriate response to what is currently going on. That list is not perfect, I would argue that the US has a unique method of raising average citizens to service thorugh the electoral process. Therefore, being combersome on purpose allows us to get the best political representation. State caususes (sp?) clearly bring out the candidtates, and limit the attack ads, but also make it difficult for the average working American to participate in the election process. I also disagreed with your assertion that corporations should not have the rights of citizens. On the face of it, this seems like an outrageous position, but when you look at US Contract Law it makes sense. Contract law insures (or is supposed to), parity between parties. If I ask you to do something, then I am expected to do the same, or make equal effort for accomodation. This was an essential builing block for our country. If I take that away, I run the risk of only allowing the Government to have limited liability and then they just provide the same services. That is what Socialism is, and that doesn't work especially well either. I would, however, favor a "Warren" ammendment (Elizabeth, that is), giving agencies that govern corporations equal enforcement power as criminal law enforcement organizations. This would also have the additional benefit of forcing local law enforcement to being policing business and the population equally.

Matt Beat

You make a good point about parity between parties. I just feel it's been so lopsided for so long that individuals often stand no chance fighting against them. Perhaps a rewording, or the Warren amendment actually looks pretty solid, too.

Cody Moore

Great Video! This brought up a few great points I have never thought of. If you listen to Congressman Justin Amash, or watch the documentary "The Swamp" on HBO which I highly recommend congress is clearly broken. Since Newt Gingrich congress has become glorified fundraisers and graded based on their ability to do so, then given positions and power based on that. #1 end lobbying #2 I would even make campaign finance equal via a subsidy for each congressman. (the idea that they stop being glorified fundraisers. #3 eliminate corporate fundraising or PAC fundraising. # 4 Rank choice voting. #5 end redistricting #6 larger congress ( love that idea stole it from you) #7 end electoral college #8 Term limits and longer terms for congress. This is the real draining of the swamp that I think most Americans can agree on.