Changes to the constitution

As most of us realize, the current political climate makes it nearly impossible for a majority in congress to pass any additional amendments to the Constitution; especially ones proposed by conservatives. Were we to break away from the rest of the country, it would provide a golden opportunity to add amendments (or make changes) that better define our expectations of how we would wish to be governed. For the sake of space and to leave room for later discussion, we will not argue the merits of constitutional change versus additional ammendments. For now, let's just ask ourselves what we would want recognized in this revised document. Here are a some I would propose:
A balanced budget must be presented and approved every year.
Defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
Recognition the country was founded on Judeo-Christian laws, principals, ethics and beliefs.
Stronger emphasis (with defined penalties) in the governing body's duty to secure our borders.
All criminal sentences doubled if they are perpetrated by an elected or appointed official.
Recognition that English is the official language of the realm.
Clear limits on the manner and amount of taxes collected by the governing body. 
Defined term limits on the legislative branch of government.
No more lifetime judicial appointments.
No caucuses will be formed within the legislative branch.
Citizens receiving government assistance, other than Social Security and Medicare, are deprived of their right to vote (no more pandering).
States may determine how to divide up their alloted congressional districts. No interference.
Explicit adherance to states rights when not specifically defined by the constitution.I'm sure there are many more areas that should be addressed; as this is just a list contrived late in the evening off the top of my head. I also wanted to discuss monetary policy, but felt it couldn't be done in one or two sentences. Please feel free to point out what I've missed or where I've erred. Remember, I'm not trying to craft the wording for an actual ammendment. And no, this isn't an invitation for liberals to start name-calling or espouse their useless rhetoric. Just honest discussion.