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If we look back on our grade school education, we remember being taught the very fundamentals of what went on at the Constitutional Convention.
Published: Sunday, July 5th, 2026 @ 7:24 pm By: Diane Rufino
If we look back on our grade school education, we remember being taught the very fundamentals of what went on at the Constitutional Convention.
 
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
Published: Sunday, July 5th, 2026 @ 6:29 pm By: Diane Rufino
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
 
This week we are celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution, our nation’s governing document.
This week we are celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution, our nation’s governing document.
 
December 15 marks a very special day in our founding history - On that date in 1791, the first 14 states (Vermont had just been admitted to the Union as the 14th state), ratified the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known collectively as our Bill of Rights.
Published: Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 3:53 pm By: Diane Rufino
December 15 marks a very special day in our founding history - On that date in 1791, the first 14 states (Vermont had just been admitted to the Union as the 14th state), ratified the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known collectively as our Bill of Rights.
 
On June 28, almost exactly a month after the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia convened, the 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin rose to address his fellow members.
On June 28, almost exactly a month after the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia convened, the 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin rose to address his fellow members.
 
On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia concluded. 39 of the 55 delegates to the Convention signed the final product, including its primary author, James Madison, and its eldest member, Benjamin Franklin.
On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia concluded. 39 of the 55 delegates to the Convention signed the final product, including its primary author, James Madison, and its eldest member, Benjamin Franklin.
 
When the framers met in Philadelphia in the blazing summer of 1787, fierce debate ensued.
Published: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 @ 9:05 pm By: Ryan Case
When the framers met in Philadelphia in the blazing summer of 1787, fierce debate ensued.
 
Please join the ENC Tea Party on Thursday evening, April 14, at 6:00 pm at La Ribera Mexican Restaurant to learn about the second option provided in the US Constitution for adding amendments - the Article V Convention of States (aka, Constitutional Convention, aka Con-Con).
Published: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 @ 8:14 pm By: Diane Rufino
Please join the ENC Tea Party on Thursday evening, April 14, at 6:00 pm at La Ribera Mexican Restaurant to learn about the second option provided in the US Constitution for adding amendments - the Article V Convention of States (aka, Constitutional Convention, aka Con-Con).
 
During the 1787-89 debates over ratifying the U.S. Constitution, for example, North Carolina's population was divided over the necessity of a new constitution and what became known as the Bill of Rights.
During the 1787-89 debates over ratifying the U.S. Constitution, for example, North Carolina's population was divided over the necessity of a new constitution and what became known as the Bill of Rights.
 
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
 
Friday, an unelected federal judge violated the foundational principles of this great nation. In 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and later by ratification, the states relinquished a limited amount of power to a federal government.
Friday, an unelected federal judge violated the foundational principles of this great nation. In 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and later by ratification, the states relinquished a limited amount of power to a federal government.
 
We hear a lot of folks pressing for a change in the Constitution to incorporate a "Balanced Budget Amendment". The argument is based on the belief that such an amendment would force the Congress to rein its profligate spending habits. It certainly sounds like a winner.
Published: Monday, July 28th, 2014 @ 1:52 pm By: Jim Bispo
We hear a lot of folks pressing for a change in the Constitution to incorporate a "Balanced Budget Amendment". The argument is based on the belief that such an amendment would force the Congress to rein its profligate spending habits. It certainly sounds like a winner.
 
The United States Constitution, in Article V, allows for such remedy to bring the Federal government more into compliance of the vision of our Founding Fathers, relative to innate needs of citizenry.
The United States Constitution, in Article V, allows for such remedy to bring the Federal government more into compliance of the vision of our Founding Fathers, relative to innate needs of citizenry.
 
North Carolina will be challenged to support a convention of states to amend the U.S. constitution. You need to understand both side of this issue.
North Carolina will be challenged to support a convention of states to amend the U.S. constitution. You need to understand both side of this issue.
 
When the original 13 states came together to discuss the possibility of establishing a confederacy, at the urging of Benjamin Franklin ("Join or Die"), they did so with a great deal of hope, but also a great deal of trepidation.
When the original 13 states came together to discuss the possibility of establishing a confederacy, at the urging of Benjamin Franklin ("Join or Die"), they did so with a great deal of hope, but also a great deal of trepidation.
 
Republicans like to boast about "cutting taxes." That's well and good, but take note: Many of us have just been hit with a $43 million sales tax increase.
Republicans like to boast about "cutting taxes." That's well and good, but take note: Many of us have just been hit with a $43 million sales tax increase.
 
Called by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the Fayetteville Convention was the second meeting to consider ratification of the Federal Constitution in North Carolina.
Called by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the Fayetteville Convention was the second meeting to consider ratification of the Federal Constitution in North Carolina.
 
A few weeks ago, I was identifying to some friends the various founders in an online photo of Howard Chandler Christy's famous painting, Signing of the Constitution of the United States.
A few weeks ago, I was identifying to some friends the various founders in an online photo of Howard Chandler Christy's famous painting, Signing of the Constitution of the United States.
 
One recent Tuesday was Constitution Day - September 17. It marks the day that the Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 concluded and the final draft of Constitution was signed by the delegates who attended.
One recent Tuesday was Constitution Day - September 17. It marks the day that the Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 concluded and the final draft of Constitution was signed by the delegates who attended.
 
Considering that the foundation of government in our country is based on the Constitution, wouldn't it make more sense to teach lawyers how best to preserve its integrity rather than inspire them to help dismantle it?
Published: Saturday, July 6th, 2013 @ 11:02 am By: Diane Rufino
Considering that the foundation of government in our country is based on the Constitution, wouldn't it make more sense to teach lawyers how best to preserve its integrity rather than inspire them to help dismantle it?
 
We hear that as many as 30 states have petitioned to secede from the Union.. Do you suppose those are really the states asking or is it some nut from the state posting the petitions?? It seems fairly clear that the ability to secede from the United States has already been settled.
Published: Monday, April 15th, 2013 @ 3:59 am By: Jim Bispo
We hear that as many as 30 states have petitioned to secede from the Union.. Do you suppose those are really the states asking or is it some nut from the state posting the petitions?? It seems fairly clear that the ability to secede from the United States has already been settled.
 
The following amendments to the Constitution of the United States will allow us to continue to be a great nation for another 200 years. Without them we will become a socialist quagmire.
Published: Monday, March 4th, 2013 @ 4:42 am By: Hood Richardson
The following amendments to the Constitution of the United States will allow us to continue to be a great nation for another 200 years. Without them we will become a socialist quagmire.
 
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
The constitutional revisions of 1835 resulted in great part from North Carolina's acceptance of Jacksonian democracy, a political movement that emphasized participation of the common man in the political process.
 
Recent efforts by the majority of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners may have sent crossed signals to Constitutional activists.
Recent efforts by the majority of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners may have sent crossed signals to Constitutional activists.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners, on January 18, 2013, adopted a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to strengthen the Second and Tenth Amendments, among other things.
 
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
The Beaufort County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners adopted unanimously a resolution calling upon the N. C. General Assembly to take necessary measures to nullify any Federal action within the State that infringes on the Second Amendment's guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
 
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and chief author of our Declaration of Independence once remarked, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure."
 
When a curious woman approached Benjamin Franklin as he was leaving the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in September 1787 and asked him what kind of government the delegates had given the people, he replied: "...A Republic, Ma'am, if you can keep it."
When a curious woman approached Benjamin Franklin as he was leaving the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in September 1787 and asked him what kind of government the delegates had given the people, he replied: "...A Republic, Ma'am, if you can keep it."
 

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