Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Balanced Budget and Justified Spending
This proposal aims to amend the Constitution to require the government to spend no more than it collects, unless Congress explicitly allows it. This means future governments will need to be more careful with taxpayer money, potentially impacting public services and tax levels.
Key points
Government spending cannot exceed revenue unless three-fifths of Congress approves.
The public debt limit can only be increased with a three-fifths vote in Congress.
Every government agency must provide detailed justification for all requested funding.
Tax increases will require a three-fifths vote in Congress.
These rules can be waived during war, serious national security threats, or natural disasters.
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