The closer civil government is to the people, the more responsible, responsive, and accountable it is likely to be.
THE PRINCIPLES
The Constitution itself, in Articles I through VI, enumerates the powers which may be exercised by the federal government.
Of particular importance is Article I, Section 8, which delineates the authority of Congress. The federal government was clearly established as a government of limited authority.
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution specifically provides that:
“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 PROBLEM
Over time, the limitations of federal government power imposed by the Constitution have been substantially eroded. Regionalization of governments, at any level, also results in the removal of decision-making powers from the people or public officials directly elected by the people.
THE SOLUTION
Preservation of constitutional government requires a restoration of the balance of authority between the federal government and the states as provided in the Constitution itself and as intended and construed by those who framed and ratified that document.
THE CONSTITUTION PARTY COMMITTMENT
The Constitution Party pledges to be faithful to constitutional limitations, and pledge to work methodically to restore to the States and to the people their rightful control over legislative, judicial, executive, and regulatory functions that are not constitutionally delegated to the federal government.
