How to Become the 51st state
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2018
- Mr. Beat explains the process of becoming a new state in the United States so this new state could be united with them, and stuff.
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So, you want to become a U.S. state. Well, here’s what you do.
First, do the people who live within your boundaries actually want to join the United States? If the majority actually do, usually its best that you have referendum to prove it, and then you can proceed.
Now, here’s where it gets a bit tricky. According to Article 4, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress can admit you as a state. You’ll need to petition to Congress, who would then need to create a bill called an “enabling act” and then vote on it. So you’ll have to convince the majority of Congress and the President that you becoming a state is not only good for your people, but also good for the United States as a whole. Also, you’ll need to make sure you have a form of government and constitution that is in compliance with the U.S. Constitution. In other words, if you’re communist, it’s not looking so good for you, buddy.
They may not want you. For example, if you have a lot of poverty within your boundaries, they would have to pay more for social programs to assist your citizens. Or if you joining might hurt their power and influence in government, they sadly may not want you either. If a majority of both houses of Congress do vote for you to join, and if the President also approves, congratulations...you’re in. If the President vetoes, then Congress can override his veto with a supermajority vote, or ⅔ of both houses of Congress saying yes.
Some say that a supermajority is needed anyway since the United States doesn’t seem that eager to add new states currently.
So good luck, buddy. You’re going to need it. Many have tried and many of failed. Ever heard of the states of Franklin, Jefferson, Superior, Absaroka, or Transylvania? No, you haven’t. Because they’re not states, but they really wanted to be. Shoot, Puerto Rico has been trying to become a state for decades, and even though the majority of its citizens want to join the United States, it doesn’t appear they are going to be joining any time soon.
But I believe in you. Go for it.
Here is the companion video to this one: ua-cam.com/video/ThxIqcid6uY/v-deo.html
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What about the filibuster?
Can we update with a photo of Biden???
That little “Yeah?” At the beginning was incredible :-)
Well thanks. I spent months working on that "yeah" so you know :)
It might be easier to join the EU than the USA, but it's pretty hard to join the EU while part of the USA.
Darn straight
Meanwhile in DC...
and if you are really convinced that there should be just 50 Staates .... then lets all kick out Canada cause no one thinks there great
The reason DC isn’t a state is the same reason the Vatican is an independent country: it’s done that way so no local power can manipulate them.
Well Dems are on track to win every branch required to make it a state so...
If they become a state Maryland can reposses the section of people's land because it will no longer be used for government and I'm sure Maryland will be happy to get those extra tax dollars.
A video on the various separatist movements would be interesting.
All of them!?! :)
You mean those movements concerned with establishing their own countries or states? Here is the second in a series of four videos by Grant Hurst: ua-cam.com/video/B1taMl8NEd4/v-deo.html
Oh I forgot to mention this is about establishing new countries, not new states.
Mr. Beat You can talk only about the most relevant ones.
@@iammrbeat South Ossetia, Catalonia, Flanders, Scotland, Texas, Somaliland, Kosovo, Palestine, Taiwan, Molossia, South Brazil...
honestly we should either let Puerto Rico become a state or give them independence. cause you know that old saying "taxation without representation..." and who cares which way they lean, whether they lean left or right, i would still support them, same for DC.
They arnt taxed on income by the Federal Government, which is the only tax in the constitution, thus they are neither representative or Taxed. But in any case, Independence also comes with a perk of being bankrupt and soon-to-be Haiti status, while statehood means the rest of the state drowing in payments. So no matter what they choose, they will either have to live as a cookie-cutter developing nation or cookie-cutter low end of the Mississippi state.
Taxation without representation? Most Puerto Ricans are not required to pay the federal income tax, and for purposes of the federal estate tax, they are treated as nonresident aliens, subject to tax only on their assets situate in the United States (which, for this purpose, does not include Puerto Rico). Yet, they are entitled to welfare and other benefits from the United States. I think the Commonwealth status is a pretty good deal for them. If they are not happy, I wold favor cutting them loose, and seeing if they can survive without us.
If we give them Independence they'll die the US has to pay Almost 400 millions a year for Puerto Rico because Puerto Rico economy is trash AMERICA helps them seems to have no affect
That Robot Dude They don’t want independence, and they chose to have commonwealth status over statehood or independence.
No independence moron
We need a new states compared video Mr. Beat! I can't wait to see more of those!
Greenland and Iceland is next up
That's cool! Both literally and figuratively lol. It would also be awesome to see one about the Dakotas. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much :D Yeah the Dakotas are eventually coming
FilmOdysseys82 Hawaii? Since they're both islands
Hey Mr. Beat, what about if you want to become and created your own city or town inside state? How would that be work? Maybe you should do one of those video.
Won't a 51st state change the amount of senators to above 100? Would be a shame for perfectionists.
That would definitely be weird
Not to mention mess up the flag...
you all have some weird priorities.
plus 51 is not a prime number
@@lol-xs9wzneither is 50
My home state, I mean territory. I like that you made a video on the concept.
Represent!
GREAT VIDEO MR BEAT!
It's amazing after all these years you still upload I solute you
I probably will until the day I die
Mr. Beat I'd usually think your exaggerating but in your case that may be very true
Delightful!
My home of Grant County, Kansas needs to be its own state. I shall call it: Ulysses S. Grantia "pronounced Grant-sha"
Darth Cookie I approve
I'm still hoping you do a video on No Child Left Behind. Or other US education policy.
That's on my list, but do not expect it any time soon. I have quite a few already planned, some for my Patreon supporters.
Mr. Beat Sweet! I might have to consider contributing 😉.
I am an American citizen. I want my home to become a state. D.C. STATEHOOD NOW!!!!
haha DC go for it
Mr. Beat In 2016 Washington DC residents voted 86% in favor for statehood yet our voices fell upon deaf ears
Kenneth rcf I remember that. Looks like I need to make a video about this
Mr. Beat Oh that would be very much appreciated. We have more people than the states of Wyoming and Vermont and we pay more in taxes than 20 or so states
DC definitely needs to be it's in state so it's citizens are not tools of Congress, especially our current shitty religitarded one.
Nice video.
Thank you! :D
Nice video i subbed and subscirned to you ( with bell on ) for this amazing video
Awesome! Welcome :)
Awesome!
Puerto Ricans: we want to become states
US: NO
PR: please!
US: I said N.........
PR: mass migration*
US: ugh
Kael Jesmir i support independence
Vtron The Puerto Rican economy is in shambles and the country suffers from population decline, corruption, widespread poverty along with massive public debt which the (US has been forced to help it pay off as the country went bankrupt). An independent Puerto Rico would be another Venezuela scale disaster for the people residing there. However, I too support Puerto Rican independence as the US government won’t have to waste tax dollars on that money pit.
Alexander Edge I suppose we’ll have to get rid of the Puerto Rican government with a socialist revolution and break away from US trade imperialism and ally with China.
Vtron Socialism doesn’t work, look at the collapse of the Soviet Union, The totalitarian regime of the DPRK, The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and China’s abandonment of its planned economy for a more capitalistic mixed economy. I’m not going to tell you capitalism is perfect, however what I will say at least capitalist nations with competent governing regimes, (key word competent), do experience far more prosperity than Socialist States in the and past and present day. Some examples include, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Germany ect.
Alexander Edge
1. The Soviet Union collapsed due to its market reforms and de-stalinization and tolerance for the west. The 90s were a terrible decade for them.
2. The DPRK was a great country to live in until the 90s (due to the collapse of the USSR). It’s economy back in the day was bigger than south Korea’s.
3. Venezuela’s private sector is around 70% of its economy. Venezuela is more like an economic colony of the US just like the Congo due to all the oil there.
4. China’s private ownership and market sectors are dwarfed by its state sector and state run enterprises. It is practically exploiting capitalism all the while exercising public programs like land-leasing and rural poverty alleviation, all under the leadership of the CCP. The government of China is the most trusted in the world at around 84% approval rating (only three countries exceed 50% which are China India and turkey). I am sure that China will follow through with its system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and limited markets.
the new mr beat state would have a cool anthem for shure
Trying to figure out what the random territory shape represents is driving me crazy
So making a new state is (almost) the same process as a making any other law? I kind of expected it to be a but more complicated
Would DC need a constitutional amendment to become a state (because of the 23rd amendment)?
Was that red potential state just a generic land piece shape, or was it based on an actual land piece?
Generic
I didn't know that before I watch this
Can you link me to that khanubis productions video, I can’t find it online
Dang high schooler hasn't posted yet haha...stay tuned
It's coming in a few minutes
ua-cam.com/video/ThxIqcid6uY/v-deo.html
Mr. Beat thanks
Damn Itmike I read that as "kannabis productions" lol
Once I'm Mr. Beat I
Only miss a beat
In the case of Puerto Rico, it is 100% up to Congress.
Simple majority vote would make PR a State.
No referendum needed in PR according to the Territorial Clause in the US Constitution.
The argument why we don't see the states mentioned deal directly with Clause I of Section 3 of Article IV. Basically you can't create a state within the boundaries of other existing states.
One of the possible reasons Puerto Rico has not moved forward on this issue could be because we hold "Plebiscites", nonbinding, as opposed to "Referendum", binding.
As I understand it there are three basic elements needed to "Solicit" statehood.
1. A Federally backed referendum.
This means the the local electoral commission along with a congressional voting commission setup the Referendum.
It has to be "Federally" backed.
2. Articles of Incorporation
As Puerto Rico, Guam, etc. are unincorporated territories. Which means they, at the moment of acquisition by the U.S., were not seen, at the time, for being incorporated to and as part of the Union.
See: Insular Cases, below.
3. Supermajority
This is what everyone talks about, but are very careful to never name.
This would be the majority, in a percentage (%), an actual number, needed to be considered the will of the people.
Case in point: The hawaiian people, many who abstained from voting for statehood, yet statehood was approved.
Noteworthy is to know that there is an active independence movement (good luck with that). However small, it exist. Which means that if the electoral committee would have taken note, they would have had to have held another round of voting for said statehood.
Now, with all the boxes checked you can then go and "Solicit" statehood from Congress.
Again, as stated in the video, you can "solicit", but there is no guarantee of acceptance.
It is also worthy to note that under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (paragraph 2), also known as the "Territorial Clause", the U.S. can dispose of their property as they see fit "Without Prejudice".
Case in Point: The U.S. Virgin Islands was acquired by Denmark; lock, stock and barrel.
Make no mistake, this is the state-of-affairs, as is.
And finally as a point of curiosity.
Any State not part of the 48 contiguous states is considered "Overseas"!
Yes, that includes Hawaii and Alaska.
www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articleiv
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_Cases
Doesn’t a potential state have to have a certain number of people living in it before it’s allowed to join?
No rules regarding that actually
It's interesting that two of the most talked about potential new states are both Democratic leaning, Washington Douglas Commonwealth (encompassing most of the existing Washington DC, except for the Federal Government buildings) and Puerto Rico
0:15 Mr. Beat said the a but in the captions the a doesn’t appear, why?
We should do the compromise thing we did before the civil war. Like they get DC if we get the state of Jefferson, and etc. Everyone represented on both sides.
This was a good tutorial
Could Ireland become a state? And would that make the united states a member of the eu?
You left out that no existing state can have it's territory altered without it's permission. That's why those other states failed.
Next year is likely to be an additional state of 3 to 54. The state wind is Gadsden, Sonora and Greenland in 2021. See you then.
how do you rename a state
Puerto Rico really needs to become a state!
But what could aport to the country?
It's and island that has floods and that stuff make it harder to industrialize and in general affect
No independence
I am thinking of Starting 100-99 more states by the time I'm older,so keep looking for some new states fresh of the bill
Any other possible US states?
Northern California? Guam? The Virgin Islands? Sure, there are lots of possibilities
Rahid North Dakota might becomes state soon. But for now it's just a myth
@@iammrbeat Samoa
If their state hood was denied it'd be like the largest denial of democracy ever, being the 29th most populace state and not being able to vote is terrible and denies representation to an entire people group.
On the pic of the capital building the US flag is backwards.
Hey! It is me! Aidan and stuff. This is just my 2nd channel!
I want a state named disory and it's capitals named disory town/baytinsabellow
I can't do that.......
BUT I CAN CREATE A CONTRY
One thing that is important to know is that you don’t have to be a US territory to become a state (like when Texas became a state) the 50 states are not exactly owned by the US government, only the territories and Washington DC are. The 50 states have their own constitutions, laws, and representatives/senators that they send to DC. They can’t print their own currency, have their own military (although they can have state/local police and swat teams) negotiate foreign trade deals, or participate in foreign relations.
cool!
Yes
Ok, northwest ordinance of 1787, where does that play? Cause this process is definitely more intense.
Once again mr.bear was ahead of the curve
(Looks at Puerto Rico)
Me: _Seems legit_
Do one about Trinidad and Tobago vs Barbados
Do one about Trinidad and Tobago vs Jamaica
Make Puerto Rico a state! #statehood but on another note. How would you make your own state?
Please take Alberta into the USA
Stoichiometry! No me gusta!
Alberta rocks
The US would definitely accept it if they split off from Canada.
Saskatchewan is the province that want to join the u.s
@@screamingcatchannel9624 herd both of them have had secession movements but I'm pretty sure Alberta's is more popular.
I think it would be cool to see a 51st state in my life time.
I'm starting the state of Petoria
I should point out that Puerto Rico doesn't hold a majority supporting statehood atleast not enough that would completely justify their integration to the union
I’m Vietnamese , and i always want us goverment invasion vietnam
And turn my coutries became 51 states of united states
Why?
Interesting tangent: Along with 2 senators, each state also gets new Congressmen. Alaska and Hawaii in 1959 only rated 1 each. The House of Representatives had been capped at 435 since the 1920s. There wasn't a lot of enthusiasm to change that. But for a short period until the 1962 elections, when the 1960 census totals had reallocated the seats in the house, we actually had 437 Representatives. It's kind of dumb actually that they didn't keep at least that # going forward. It meant that 2 states in 1962 lost a seat they wouldn't have lost if Alaska and Hawaii had stayed out.
If Puerto Rico became a state I believe they would rate 3 new Congressmen. (Its about 1 for every 700,000 people right now). What would happen at that next census after that?
1:49 Transylvania is a region in Romania not in USA
And proposed U.S. state
Mr. Beat
But why they wanted to name it like that?
"Hey guys, look Mr. Beast is telling you how to become a state! Wait, what was that? Oh..."
Do one about Trinidad and Tobago
good luck Proterozoic don't give up guys you're almost
Were like a club
Speaking of statehood do you think California will secede from the Union or is it all media hype????
Media hype
Nice vid, Maryland is the only true state
Maryland With a terible flag.
that's wrong
I LOVE THE MARYLAND FLAG
Mr. Dr. Genius Maryland does have a nice flag. Reminds me of medieval European flags.
Mr. Dr. Genius with* terrible*
alberta was invited prior to us joining the canadian federation
Puerto Rico : taking notes
The people of Puerto Rico has voted in 3 times in the last decade in favor of Statehood! Congress must pass #HR1522 #S780 🇺🇸🇵🇷
If there are 51 states, the array on the flag will have to be 17*3.
Luckily, such flags have already been designed in case a 51st state were to join (Puerto Rico or Washington, DC): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/51st_state#/media/File:US_flag_51_stars.svg
1:58 *want to become a state, they're already in the US
Ahh,yes. I would love to become a state.
Puerto Rico was invaded in 1898 by the United States during the Spanish- American war and subsequently became a possession of the United States.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with Commonwealth status whose residents are U.S. citizens by birth since 1917.
Puerto Rican soldiers have fought in every major U.S. military conflict during the past century.
About 84,000 people moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in 2014.
On average, 230 people left per day -- enough to fill two daily flights out of the island.
The result is the highest net migration recorded in the past decade.
What I am trying to tell you guys is or we are granted statehood or we will continue to move to the U.S.A. looking for a brighter future it is our right as US citizen's.
José since then it became shit
Think a more appropiate response would be; Grant us statehood, or we'll just be force to leave. Which sends a very sinister message to every state in the union; "Be economically stable or get the fuck out of our union". After all, the 13 Colonies NEVER wanted independence, actually the wanted a to be part of "the union" that was the English Crown. The Crown remain adamant, and american indepence was the only way. If the US doesn't take a more hand on approach, we will have to consider other options
We want Guam!
I’m thinking of making a new country.
If PR becomes a state we will have a multi cultural country within a country.
I don’t see any difference between Colombia & PR
You should visit Puerto Rico. It doesn't look anything like Colombia. It's actually a copy paste of the US. With some highlights of the Spanish colonial era.
Do you think PR has to be an incorporated territory before statehood?
The PR 🇵🇷 people already voted in favor of statehood 3 times in the last 10 years!
Common misconception is that Puerto Rico wants statehood, I live in there so I know. There's only been 1 valid referedum in 2012 (the one in 2017 was less than 25% ) and when you count the electors is actually s less than 50% . What we do want is change, because the current status quo is not a viable action. Most people are afraid to completely lose our culture in a statehood form, some are worry of losing economic aid in an indepence presences & others think a form of association, such as the one that other countries have, would be ideal but whatever the choice would be, it's better than whatever we have at this moment. Maybe more freedom in terms of law, because in a state if we'd have to pay federal income tax that would devastate most of the population which 49% lives under absolute poverty. Definitely something that requires a lot more dicussion in PR, but saying that "Most" want statehood is just false, we just want whatever allow us to have more independence in terms of law making & if statehood allows this, so be it.
Thanks for that assement. My understanding though, is that some 75% are too poor to qualify for fed. Income taxes (except for FICA taxes which you already pay). Also there would be about $10 billion in federal taxes leaving PR but also $10 billion more in Medicaid/Medicare coming in. I could be wrong, though, but I think I read that somewhere.
Puerto Rican Law doesn’t require a quorum for an election to be Valid.
@@javierdelvalle4624 That may be true, but higher turns outs translate into higher political capital. The US congress understand this, and have applied this doctrine into their foreign policy. Quite simply, any election that does not muster sufficient turnout will be contested. In PR, no one, not even the statehood party, considered the 2017 vote as a winning one. The 2020 one was more valid but too close to move the needle toward one side or the other. It was non binding as well.
If the us approaches you to become their new state...run.
Well PR is very poor and curupt so that would be a major reason it isn't a state. Sure they can join the EU if they really wanna give up individual liberty and sovereignty.
came here from the khaunbis video
Cannot make a state within a state or already established states even if there in the middle of no where or are on federally contested lands that are underdeveloped or protected by law Puerto Rico should become a state and its 200 mile EEC for good measure you know ? Another suggestion Tazmania J/S through it out there
British Columbia and Yukon in Canada should be the 51st state and that way Alaska is now apart of the U.S. mainland
If Puerto Rico were to become a state(and I believe they should) then we should make the District of Columbia one as well to even things out.
brian tom- ass fuck you!
No puerto rico statehood
There is a great misconception that Puerto Rico would undoubtedly be a democratic if allowed to join the union. Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality the only portions that would be democratic are the area's in and around the capital of San Juan. The rest of the island however is majority comprised of people who associate in great respects to conservative idea's and leanings and although Puerto Rico may be manipulated in the beginning to vote Democratic, eventually they'd learn the differences when they see Democrats for what they really are and vote according to their core beliefs.
Puerto Rico has its unique own parties ... !
PNP is the strongest party in Puerto Rico ... !
On the Union level the elected are only loosely bound to US wide parties ... !
> 2018
> map of EU without Croatia in it
Why do I still see this even after 5 years since we joined EU?!
I blame Wikipedia.
You think poland would be the 51st state?
Why isnt Puerto rico a state?
It's too democratic.
Aka
There will always be 2 democratic senators there. As well as representatives.
Partisan politics. You need a super majority 60>40 vote
yes puerto rico has more people than alask and wyoming combined and so does dc
Mr beat?
Can West Bengal join USA as the 51st state ? It will give US a strategic advantage against China.
DC can be retroceded to Maryland.
We all still fly the state of Jefferson so we’ll be coming for state hood
I think a new state like New California is way more realistic than Puerto Rico becoming a state. Look at the stupidly absurd amount of poverty there. Regardless if one believes if its their fault or the US's fault, there is no way congress would approve adding Puerto Rico unless it would favor a party's voting base, and even then that could be a reckless move.
Long Island should also become a US state in the future.
Hi.
I would think that Puerto Rico and Washington DC to be the 51st and 52nd states
But that would never happen with the current political climate. A more feasible option would be to grant Puerto Rico statehood, and split either California or Illinois in two.