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The calling of a Second Constitutional Convention of the United States is a proposal made by some academics and activists from across the political spectrum for the purpose of making substantive reforms to the federal government of the United States by rewriting the U.S. Constitution.[1][2]

  1. ^ Shea, Christopher (November 2, 2011). "Time for a Constitutional Convention?". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  2. ^ O'Toole, James (December 12, 2011). "Constitutional convention call gains traction". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2011-12-14.

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