Abbott’s proposal echoes the Constitutional Convention advocated by radio talk-show host Mark Levin in his bestselling book The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic (2013).

Whether at the state or federal level, such a gathering would be a delight for people who like to tinker with or brainstorm ...

Calling another constitutional convention would require the approval of 34 of the 50 states. But many, like California, have ...