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''For the late nineteenth-century political party, see Populist Party (United States).''
The 'Populist Party of America', founded in 2002, is a political party which claims to offer "real solutions" to American problems through the establishment of "constitutional democracy". The party believes that power in the hands of "political elites" has a much greater chance for corruption, and that prosperity can only exist when the sovereign people of the nation are in charge of their own political destiny.
The Populist Party calls for a decentralized government in the United States, and opposes any federal government action that is not specifically authorized by the United States Constitution. Thus, the party opposes war without a Congressional declaration, federally run education, and many other government activities that have become common in the nation’s day-to-day life.
Although quite libertarian in appearance with their calls for adherence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Populist Party differs from the Libertarian Party and Constitution Party in their proposed solutions to what they call a "failed Constitution." They claim that citizen-legislation on a local level will do a better job of securing liberty. They also call for people to follow the advice of the Anti-Federalist Papers and founders such as Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine.
In the "commentary" section of their website, one can find a wide range of opinions; ranging from traditional liberalism, constitutional, libertarian, and even "leftist", and "right wing." The party is vehemently opposed to American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but is strongly supportive of the Bill of Rights, with a particular emphasis on the 2nd Amendment and 10th Amendment.
The Populist Party calls for a complete overhaul of the system of government in the United States, which they seek to achieve through the growth of a peaceful, “people-based” movement. They advocate direct citizen legislation with a “strict adherence to the Bill of Rights serving to protect the liberties of every person.”
The Populist Party has yet to run any candidates of its own.
★ Democracy
★ Direct democracy
★ Populism
★ none of the above
★ Populist Party of America
★ Midwest Populist Party
★ The Populist Papers
''For the late nineteenth-century political party, see Populist Party (United States).''
The 'Populist Party of America', founded in 2002, is a political party which claims to offer "real solutions" to American problems through the establishment of "constitutional democracy". The party believes that power in the hands of "political elites" has a much greater chance for corruption, and that prosperity can only exist when the sovereign people of the nation are in charge of their own political destiny.
| Contents |
| Ideals |
| See also |
| External links |
Ideals
The Populist Party calls for a decentralized government in the United States, and opposes any federal government action that is not specifically authorized by the United States Constitution. Thus, the party opposes war without a Congressional declaration, federally run education, and many other government activities that have become common in the nation’s day-to-day life.
Although quite libertarian in appearance with their calls for adherence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Populist Party differs from the Libertarian Party and Constitution Party in their proposed solutions to what they call a "failed Constitution." They claim that citizen-legislation on a local level will do a better job of securing liberty. They also call for people to follow the advice of the Anti-Federalist Papers and founders such as Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine.
In the "commentary" section of their website, one can find a wide range of opinions; ranging from traditional liberalism, constitutional, libertarian, and even "leftist", and "right wing." The party is vehemently opposed to American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but is strongly supportive of the Bill of Rights, with a particular emphasis on the 2nd Amendment and 10th Amendment.
The Populist Party calls for a complete overhaul of the system of government in the United States, which they seek to achieve through the growth of a peaceful, “people-based” movement. They advocate direct citizen legislation with a “strict adherence to the Bill of Rights serving to protect the liberties of every person.”
The Populist Party has yet to run any candidates of its own.
See also
★ Democracy
★ Direct democracy
★ Populism
★ none of the above
External links
★ Populist Party of America
★ Midwest Populist Party
★ The Populist Papers
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