What Changes
Unicameral Senate
House eliminated. Senate requires 60% vote for all legislation. Forces bipartisan cooperation.
Direct Popular Vote
No more Electoral College. One person, one vote. Six-year single presidential term.
Judicial Accountability
13 Supreme Judges elected by 75,000 local Associate Judges. Term limits. Geographic diversity.
20% Spending Cap
Federal spending capped at 20% of GDP. 100% debt ceiling. Protects future generations.
Why Reform Is Urgent
Institutional Paralysis
118th Congress: 7,428 bills introduced, 109 passed into law. Success rate: 1.5%. System designed for gridlock, not governance.
Current System Failures
| Problem | Current Reality | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Bicameral Redundancy | House + Senate must pass identical bills | 1.3 years average, 98.5% failure |
| Electoral College | 7 swing states get all attention | 85% of voters ignored |
| Lifetime Judges | Supreme Court justices serve 28+ years | Zero accountability |
| Runaway Spending | 24-25% of GDP, heading to 30%+ | $28T debt, growing $1.5T/year |
| Career Politicians | Average Senate tenure: 10+ years | Captured by special interests |
Three-Branch Restructuring
Click each branch to learn more
Legislative
Unicameral Senate
100 Senators, 60% threshold
- ✓ House eliminated (bicameral redundancy removed)
- ✓ 60% vote required (forces bipartisan cooperation)
- ✓ 6-year terms, elections every 3 years
- ✓ Maximum 3 terms (18 years total)
- ✓ Judicial review before enactment
Executive
Direct Popular Vote
One 6-year term
- ✓ Electoral College eliminated
- ✓ Every vote counts equally
- ✓ No reelection incentive
- ✓ Limited executive orders
- ✓ Senate nominates Cabinet
Judicial
13 Supreme Judges
75,000 Associate Judges
- ✓ Supreme Judges elected by peers
- ✓ Geographic diversity (13 districts)
- ✓ 6-year terms, maximum 3 (18 years)
- ✓ Associate Judges: 1 per 5,000 residents
- ✓ Federally funded, locally appointed
Checks and Balances
| Requirement | Current System | New System |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Legislation | 51% House + 51% Senate + President | 60% Senate + 60% Judiciary |
| Presidential Election | 270 electoral votes (swing states decide) | Direct popular vote |
| Judicial Appointments | President nominates, Senate confirms | Judges elect judges |
| Term Limits | None (lifetime for judges) | 18 years maximum |
Constitutional Spending Cap
20% of GDP Maximum
Federal spending capped at 20% of prior year's GDP. Current: 24-25%. Target: Return to historical peacetime average.
100% Debt Ceiling
Total federal debt cannot exceed 100% of GDP. Current: 104%. Transition: Pay down through surpluses until compliant.
Enforcement Mechanisms
| Mechanism | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Automatic Sequestration | If spending exceeds cap, all programs cut proportionally within 30 days |
| Two-Year Penalty | Exceed cap once: Next year drops to 19%. Twice in a row: 18% the following year |
| Override Requirements | 75% Senate + 75% Judiciary + President (for qualified emergencies only) |
| Maximum Override | +2% GDP (cannot exceed 22% total), expires after 2 years |
Transition to Compliance
| Year | Cap | Target Spending | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Year 1) | 24% of GDP | $6.5T | Current level (no cuts) |
| 2027 (Year 2) | 23% of GDP | $6.2T | -1% GDP |
| 2028 (Year 3) | 22% of GDP | $5.9T | -1% GDP |
| 2029 (Year 4) | 21% of GDP | $5.7T | -1% GDP |
| 2030+ (Year 5) | 20% of GDP | $5.4T | Final target |
6-Year Transition
Ratification & Planning
Constitutional amendment ratified by 2/3 Congress + 3/4 states (38 states). Transition Administration established. Current government continues operating.
Judicial Restructuring
Counties appoint 75,000 Associate Judges (1 per 5,000 residents). Senate confirms in batches. Federal funding begins. Current federal judges remain until terms expire.
Supreme Judge Elections
13 districts hold elections. Associate Judges vote by plurality. Staggered initial terms (2, 4, or 6 years) create rotation. Supreme Judicial Council convenes.
Legislative Transition
House holds final elections (2026). Operates alongside Senate through 2027-2028. House formally dissolved in 2028. Senate adopts new rules (60% threshold).
Executive Transition
2032: First direct popular vote presidential election. Six-year term begins 2033. Electoral College eliminated. Cabinet nomination shifts to Senate.
Full Implementation
All systems operational. Unicameral Senate with 60% threshold. 13 Supreme Judges + 75,000 Associate Judges. Direct popular vote for President. Spending cap begins transition.
The Transformation
Governance Impact
| Metric | Current System | American Renewal Amendment |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Success | 1.5% of bills pass | Higher quality laws (60% consensus) |
| Presidential Legitimacy | Can lose popular vote and win | Always reflects popular will |
| Judicial Accountability | Lifetime appointments, zero checks | 6-year terms, peer election |
| Career Politicians | 30-40 year careers common | 18-year maximum |
| Federal Spending | 24-25% GDP, growing to 30%+ | 20% GDP cap (constitutional) |
| National Debt | $28T (104% GDP), growing $1.5T/yr | 100% GDP ceiling (enforced) |
Economic Impact
For All Americans
Direct Democracy
Your vote counts equally regardless of state. Presidential candidates campaign nationally. One person, one vote—finally real.
Fiscal Responsibility
20% spending cap + 100% debt ceiling protects your children from inheriting unsustainable debt. Forces government to prioritize, not deficit spend forever.
Functional Government
60% threshold forces bipartisan cooperation. Laws that pass have broad support and durability. No more flip-flopping every election.
Local Justice
75,000 federally-funded Associate Judges bring equal justice to every community. Poor counties get same resources as wealthy counties.
Structural Reform for American Renewal
Not partisan. Not ideological. Pragmatic restructuring that makes government work for everyone through smart constitutional design.