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The Constitution Party is a minor political party in the United States. The party was founded in 1992 as the U.S. Taxpayers Party. Its name was changed to the Constitution Party in 1999, but some state affiliate parties have different names. One has kept the Taxpayers Party name in order to retain ballot status. Almost all of the Constitution Party's registered voters are in the two states of California, in which the affiliate is the American Independent Party, founded in 1967, and Nevada, in which the affiliate is named the Independent American Party. Observers believe that some of these voters intended to register as independents, i.e. not affiliated with any party.
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The party holds that United States law is based on the Bible, urges the abolition of the federal income tax, and advocates a stricter adherence to what it views as the "original intent" of the United States Constitution. Members support reducing the role of the United States federal government through drastic reductions in taxes, spending and regulation, as well as reducing the role the United States plays in supernational entities such as the United Nations.
The party has a classical liberal view on issues of foreign policy, economics and Second Amendment rights. However, it is conservative on social issues, including gay rights and the place of religion in American life.
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See also: List of political parties in the United States
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