Constitutional Law Question

[GoBlue]

Can somebody out there tell me where to find in the Constitution the provisions for becoming a State. Also, are there provisions for revoking statehood?

[1monster]

1. Try Here:

http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

[GoBlue]

2. Thanks

Ill do that.

[mb7588a]

3. hmm.

1. A territory petitions Congress.
2. The dependent area drafts a constitution with a republican form of government.
3. Congress must approve statehood by a simple majority.
4. The President must sign the bill.

Been about 6 years since I had that lesson, details are fuzzy. I forget how they ratify the U.S. Constitution, requirements for the people's consent.

On edit: Article 4, section 3, also fuzzy.

[Yupster]

4. West Virginia?

Formed legally or illegally. Read Article 4, Section 3 and decide. It's controversial.