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"We denounce any civil government entity using age or any other personal characteristic to: preclude people and insurance firms from freely contracting for medical coverage; conscript such people into socialized medicine, e.g., Medicare; or prohibit these people from using insurance payments and/or their own money to obtain medical services in addition to, or to augment the quality of, those services prescribed by the program."
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Healthcare & Social Security

James Madison said:

"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined." (Federalist Papers #45)

The 10th Amendment reads:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
The Constitution Party opposes the governmentalization and bureaucratization of American medicine. Government regulation and subsidy constitutes a threat to both the quality and availability of patient-oriented health care and treatment. Hospitals, doctors, and other health care providers should be accountable to patients - not to politicians, insurance bureaucrats, or HMO Administrators.

If the supply of medical care is controlled by the federal government, then officers of that government will determine which demand is satisfied. The result will be the rationing of services, higher costs, poorer results - and the power of life and death transferred from caring physicians to unaccountable political overseers.

We denounce any civil government entity using age or any other personal characteristic to: preclude people and insurance firms from freely contracting for medical coverage; conscript such people into socialized medicine, e.g., Medicare; or prohibit these people from using insurance payments and/or their own money to obtain medical services in addition to, or to augment the quality of, those services prescribed by the program.

We call upon all Senators and Representatives in the U. S. Congress to honor their oath to obey the U.S. Constitution by rescinding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and encouraged the legislatures of the several states to exercise their sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to deny implementation of said act.

Social Security is a form of individual welfare not authorized in the Constitution.

The Constitution grants no authority to the federal government to administrate a Social Security system. The Constitution Party advocates phasing out the entire Social Security program, while continuing to meet the obligations already incurred under the system. Until the current Social Security system can be responsibly phased out, we propose that:

The Social Security tax must not be a "rainy day" fund which politicians can pirate, or from which they can borrow to cover their errors and pay for their excesses.

Individuals who have contributed to Social Security be allowed to withdraw those funds and transfer them into an IRA or similar investments under the control of the individual contributor.

Any sort of merger between the U.S. Social Security System and that of any foreign country be banned, so the distribution of benefits will not go to persons who have not qualified for payments under American law as legal residents.

Earning limitations on persons aged 62 and over be removed, so that they may earn any amount of additional income without placing their benefits at risk.

Those provisions of the Social Security system which penalize those born during the "notch years" between 1917 and 1926 be repealed, and that such persons be placed on the same benefit schedules as all other beneficiaries.

We support the right of individuals to choose between private retirement and pension programs, either at their place of employment or independently.

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Healthcare & Social Security James Madison said: "The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined." (Federalist Papers #45) The 10th Amendment reads: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

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2. Constitution party’s view on Gun Control.

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2. Constitution party’s view on Gun Control.

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The Constitution party 100% supports guns. They believe that someone who does not own a gun, is a slave. They think that eliminating “Gun Free Zones” will ensure the safety of Americans and their families. They are also against registering their guns: “The Constitution Party upholds the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms. We oppose attempts to prohibit ownership of guns by law-abiding citizens, and stand against all laws which would require the registration of guns or ammunition.”

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The 2nd Amendment strictly limits any interference with gun ownership by saying:
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
George Mason, Co-author of the Second Amendment
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
The right to bear arms is inherent in the right of self-defense, defense of the family, and defense against tyranny, conferred on the individual and the community by our Creator to safeguard life, liberty, and property, as well as to help preserve the independence of the nation.

The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the Constitution; it may not properly be infringed upon or denied.

The Constitution Party upholds the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms. We oppose attempts to prohibit ownership of guns by law-abiding citizens, and stand against all laws which would require the registration of guns or ammunition.

We emphasize that when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have them. In such circumstances, the peaceful citizen's protection against the criminal would be seriously jeopardized.

We call for the repeal of all federal firearms legislation, beginning with Federal Firearms Act of 1968.

We call for the rescinding of all executive orders, the prohibition of any future executive orders, and the prohibition of treaty ratification which would in any way limit the right to keep and bear arms.

To further ensure the safety of the American people and their families, we propose the elimination of all government designated "Gun Free Zones", including military bases.

We in the Constitution Party understand that armed people are free while disarmed people are slaves. If you are opposed to these things as we are, consider standing with us.

We fully support well-regulated militias organized at the state level. Further, we fully support and encourage the restoration of unorganized militia at the county and community level in compliance with our patriotic and legal responsibilities as free citizens of the United States.

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The 2nd Amendment strictly limits any interference with gun ownership by saying: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." George Mason, Co-author of the Second Amendment "I ask, Sir, what is the militia?

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10. How does the Constitution party effect our school?

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10. How does the Constitution party effect our school?

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This party affects our school because they do not believe in placing more money in education.

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9.What do the constitution party think of the economy and taxes?

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9.What do the constitution party think of the economy and taxes?

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This party does not agree with the way our economy/ tax laws are placed. they feel like many changes should be made saying, " propose legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and will veto any authorization, appropriation or continuing resolution which contains any funding whatsoever for that illicit and unconstitutional agency".

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7. How does the Constitution party view immigration?

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7. How does the Constitution party view immigration?

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The constitution party views immigration as unconstitutional. They believe that the mass importation of people with low standards of living threatens the wage structure of the American worker and the labor balance in our country. Also no assistance should be given to immigrants such as welfare, social security, and any other government assistance.

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Immigration

US Constitution, Article 4, Section 4:
"The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion".
US Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4:
"The Congress shall have Power To...establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization....".
We affirm the integrity of the international borders of the United States and the Constitutional authority and duty of the federal government to guard and to protect those borders, including the regulation of the numbers and of the qualifications of immigrants into the country.

Each year approximately one million legal immigrants and almost as many illegal aliens enter the United States. These immigrants - including illegal aliens - have been made eligible for various kinds of public assistance, including housing, education, Social Security, and legal services. This unconstitutional drain on the federal Treasury is having a severe and adverse impact on our economy, increasing the cost of government at federal, state, and local levels, adding to the tax burden, and stressing the fabric of society. The mass importation of people with low standards of living threatens the wage structure of the American worker and the labor balance in our country.

We oppose the abuse of the H-1B and L-1 visa provisions of the immigration act which are displacing American workers with foreign.

We favor a moratorium on immigration to the United States, except in extreme hardship cases or in other individual special circumstances, until the availability of all federal subsidies and assistance be discontinued, and proper security procedures have been instituted to protect against terrorist infiltration.

We oppose the provision of welfare subsidies and other taxpayer-supported benefits to illegal aliens. We oppose any extension of amnesty to illegal aliens. We call for the use of U.S. troops to protect the states against invasion.

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Immigration US Constitution, Article 4, Section 4: "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion". US Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4: "The Congress shall have Power To...establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization....".

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6. How does the Constitution party view the legalization of marijuana?

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6. How does the Constitution party view the legalization of marijuana?

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The Constitution party views marijuana as a gate way drug. They also believe marijuana should not be legalized.

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drugs are immoral: enforce laws against them

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votematch presidential candidate matching quiz

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VoteMatch Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz: Drugs are immoral: enforce laws against them

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8. What do the Constitutional party think of affirmative Action?

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8. What do the Constitutional party think of affirmative Action?

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This party's majority group does not believe in affirmative action. 79% of the group said no for the regulation, approval of affirmative action which stands for

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Distribution of answers submitted by Constitution Party.

Data includes total votes submitted by visitors since Mar 20, 2012. For users that answer more than once (yes we know), only their most recent answer is counted in the total results. Total percentages may not add up to exactly 100% as we allow users to submit "grey area" stances that may not be categorized into yes/no stances.

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Affirmative Action Poll Results for Constitution Party

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Distribution of answers submitted by Constitution Party. Data includes total votes submitted by visitors since Mar 20, 2012. For users that answer more than once (yes we know), only their most recent answer is counted in the total results.

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3. How the Constitution Party views Abortion. 

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3. How the Constitution Party views Abortion. 

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This party believes that no one should take anyone’s life away, whether their life has already begun or not. They also believe that the government should not encourage any kind of abortion organizations.
In cases of rape or incest, they believe that the child should not take the punishment for the father’s wrongdoing.
"The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life, created in the image of God.”

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The 5th Amendment states:
"No Person shall ... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".
The 14th Amendment states:
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".
The Declaration of Independence states:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
We affirm the God-given legal personhood of all human beings from fertilization to natural death, without exception. The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life, created in the image of God. No government may legalize the taking of life without justification. Legalizing the termination of innocent life of the born or unborn, whether by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or suicide, is a direct violation of their unalienable right to life. As to matters of rape and incest, we find it unconscionable to take the life of an innocent child for the crimes of his father.

Under no circumstances may the federal government fund or otherwise support any state or local government or any organization or entity, foreign or domestic, which advocates, encourages or participates in the practice of abortion.

In office, we shall only appoint to the federal judiciary, and to other positions of federal authority, qualified individuals who publicly acknowledge and commit themselves to the legal personhood of the pre-born child. In addition, we will do all that is within our power to encourage federal, state, and local government officials to protect the sanctity of the life of the pre-born through legislation, executive action, and judicial enforcement of the law of the land.

Article IV of the Constitution guarantees to each state a republican form of government. Therefore, although a Supreme Court opinion is binding on the parties to the controversy as to the particulars of the case, it is not a political rule for the nation. Roe v. Wade is an illegitimate usurpation of authority, contrary to the law of the nation's Charter and Constitution. It must be resisted by all civil government officials, federal, state, and local, and by all branches of the government - legislative, executive, and judicial.

We affirm both the authority and duty of Congress to limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in all cases of abortion in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section 2.

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The 5th Amendment states: "No Person shall ... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law". The 14th Amendment states: "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".

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5. How does the Constitution party view same sex marriage?

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5. How does the Constitution party view same sex marriage?

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The constitution party believes that same sex marriage  is “unconstitutional decree that cannot legalize anything”. Also that religious leaders should refuse to allow same sex marriage as well as refuse to not participate in any same sex ceremonies.

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The Constitution Party decries today's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage as an "unconstitutional decree that cannot legalize anything", and equates its ruling with the Dred Scott decision, which held that certain people must be recognized as chattel under the law. Both decisions are unconstitutional and both are blatant examples of how the Rule of Law has been abandoned in America.

The Court's decision does not alter the Constitution Party position that marriage is between a man and a woman, as God ordained from the Creation.

The Constitution Party continues to support the principle of religious freedom, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states,

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The Constitution Party believes this includes the God-given right of religious leaders to refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, as well as the right of individuals to disagree on the matter of same-sex marriage without government interference, according to the dictates of their own conscience.

The Constitution Party agrees with Thomas Jefferson when he said, "If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so, " and calls for Civil Disobedience against such violations of the Rule of Law.

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The Constitution Party decries today's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage as an "unconstitutional decree that cannot legalize anything", and equates its ruling with the Dred Scott decision, which held that certain people must be recognized as chattel under the law.

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1. How the Constitution party views the Death Penalty

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1. How the Constitution party views the Death Penalty

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”
The Constitution party does not believe in the government taking away any type of life whether it be born or unborn.

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The 5th Amendment states:
"No Person shall ... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".
The 14th Amendment states:
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".
The Declaration of Independence states:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
We affirm the God-given legal personhood of all human beings from fertilization to natural death, without exception. The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life, created in the image of God. No government may legalize the taking of life without justification. Legalizing the termination of innocent life of the born or unborn, whether by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or suicide, is a direct violation of their unalienable right to life. As to matters of rape and incest, we find it unconscionable to take the life of an innocent child for the crimes of his father.

Under no circumstances may the federal government fund or otherwise support any state or local government or any organization or entity, foreign or domestic, which advocates, encourages or participates in the practice of abortion.

In office, we shall only appoint to the federal judiciary, and to other positions of federal authority, qualified individuals who publicly acknowledge and commit themselves to the legal personhood of the pre-born child. In addition, we will do all that is within our power to encourage federal, state, and local government officials to protect the sanctity of the life of the pre-born through legislation, executive action, and judicial enforcement of the law of the land.

Article IV of the Constitution guarantees to each state a republican form of government. Therefore, although a Supreme Court opinion is binding on the parties to the controversy as to the particulars of the case, it is not a political rule for the nation. Roe v. Wade is an illegitimate usurpation of authority, contrary to the law of the nation's Charter and Constitution. It must be resisted by all civil government officials, federal, state, and local, and by all branches of the government - legislative, executive, and judicial.

We affirm both the authority and duty of Congress to limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in all cases of abortion in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Article III, Section 2.

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The 5th Amendment states: "No Person shall ... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law". The 14th Amendment states: "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law".