Constitution Party
Address: PO Box 1782
City: Lancaster
State: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17608
Phone: 1-800-283-8647
Email Address:
Date Founded: 1991
Website: https://www.constitutionparty.com/
Number of Members: 105,668
The Constitution Party, previously known as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party, is a national political party in the United States. The idea that the principles and intents of the U.S. Constitution remain relevant in human relations was the origin of its founding in 1991.
History:
The party was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Phillips in 1991
1992: A coalition of independent state parties united to form the U.S. Taxpayers Party. The party’s founder, Howard Phillips, was on the ballot in 21 states as its first presidential candidate.
1995: Party recognized by Federal Election Commission as a national party bringing the number of nationally recognized parties to 5.
1999: Name changed to “Constitution Party” by delegates at the National Convention to better reflect the party’s primary focus of returning government to the U.S. Constitution’s provisions and limitations.
Ideology:
Christian right, Conservatism Fiscal, Conservatism Paleoconservatism, Social Conservatism
Principles:
The Source of Rights. The Constitution Party believes that the Creator bestowed upon Man certain unalienable rights.
The Proper Role of Government. The Constitution Party believes that the proper role of government is to protect and defend these unalienable rights. Governments do not create rights.
The Basic Right of Life. All humankind are afforded the basic right to life, whether pre-born or post-birth, subject to due process of law when one person commits a violation of rights (crime) against another.
The Basic Right of Liberty. All humankind are afforded the basic right to think and act according to their conscience, as long as it does not violate the pre-existent rights of another person.
The Basic Right of Private Property. For Life and Liberty to be maintained, all humankind are afforded the right to own and control private property.
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. All laws, rules, regulations must be weighed against constitutional restraints, according to the Original and Actual Intent of the Founders. All international treaties must also be weighed in the same manner.
Defund and Dismantle. The Constitution Party calls for the defunding and dismantling of all unconstitutionally-authorized agencies and departments.
Taxation. The Constitution Party calls for the repeal of the 16th Amendment, and a return to a constitutionally-authorized means of funding the federal government.
Return Balance to Government. The Constitution Party calls for a repeal of the 17th Amendment to restore the proper role of the Senate as representatives of state governments in Congress.
Implementation of the Tenth Amendment. The Constitution Party calls upon state legislators to reject all unconstitutional federal laws and mandates through legal and legislative means.
Top Priorities:
- States’ Powers
- Education
- Gun Rights
- Foreign Policy, Defense, & Terrorism
- Veterans
- Immigration
- Treaties & Trade Deals
- United Nations, Agenda 21, & Global Organizations
- Religious Freedom
- Healthcare & Social Security
- Judiciary
- Drugs