There are four major abuses perpetrated by the federal government.1. The Spending and Debt Crisis-The $22 trillion+ national debt is staggering, but it only tells a part of the story. 2. The Regulatory Crisis-The federal bureaucracy has placed a regulatory burden upon businesses that is complex, conflicted, and crushing. Little accountability exists when agencies—rather than Congress—enact the real substance of the law. 3. Congressional Attacks on State Sovereignty-For years, Congress has been using federal grants to keep the states under its control. Combining these grants with federal mandates (which are rarely fully funded).4. Federal Takeover of the Decision-Making Process-The Founders believed that the structures of a limited government would provide the greatest protection of liberty. Not only were there to be checks and balances between the branches of the federal government, power was to be shared between the state and federal government, with the latter only exercising those powers specifically granted in the Constitution.--These abuses are not mere instances of bad policy. They are driving us towards an age of “soft tyranny” in which the government does not shatter men’s wills but “softens, bends, and guides” them. --What Does this Mean?This is not a partisan issue. Washington, D.C., will never voluntarily relinquish meaningful power—no matter who is elected. The only rational conclusion is this: unless some political force outside of Washington, D.C., intervenes, the federal government will continue to bankrupt this nation, embezzle the legitimate authority of the states, and destroy the liberty of the people. The problem is big, but we have a solution. Article V of the US Constitution gives us a tool to fix the mess in D.C. Learn More About Article V Here: http://goo.gl/sGrDWj