Congress

1. Should the United States Constitution be amended to expand the Senate to 136 members: Grant the 10 most populous states 2 additional Senators, the 15 next most populous states 1 additional Senator, and the District of Columbia 1 Senator? You must answer question number 1 Yes No Don't know No response 2. Should the United States Constitution be amended to allow for the appointment of former Presidents and Vice Presidents to a new office of “National Senator”? You must answer question number 2 Yes No Don't know No response 3. Should the United States Constitution be amended to mandate non-partisan redistricting for House elections to enhance electoral competition? You must answer question number 3 Yes No Don't Know No response 4. Should the United States Constitution be amended to lengthen House terms to 3 years (from 2) and set Senate terms to coincide with all Presidential elections, so the entire House and Senate would be elected at the same time as the President? You must answer question number 4 Yes No Don't know No response 5. Should the United States Constitution be amended to expand the size of the House to 1,000 members (from current 435), so House members can be closer to their constituents, and to level the playing field in House elections? You must answer question number 5 Yes No Don't know No response 6. Should the United States Constitution be amended to establish term limits in the House and Senate to restore the Founders’ principle of frequent rotation in office? You must answer question number 6 Yes No Don't know No response 7. Should the United States Constitution be amended to add a Balanced Budget Amendment to encourage fiscal fairness to future generations? You must answer question number 7 Yes No Don't know No response 8. Should the United States Constitution be amended to create a continuity of government procedure to provide for replacement Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in the event of extensive deaths or incapacitation? You must answer question number 8 Yes No Don't know No response

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