The closer civil government is to the people, the more
responsible, responsive, and accountable it is likely to be. 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
the 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.”Over time, the limitations of federal government power imposed by
the Constitution have been substantially eroded. 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.We pledge to be faithful to this constitutional requirement and to
work methodically to restore to the States and to the people their
rightful control over legislative, judicial, executive, and regulatory
functions which are not constitutionally delegated to the federal
government.We stand opposed to any regionalization of governments, at any
level, which results in removal of decision-making powers from the
people or those directly elected by the people.
The Constitution Party Platform can viewed in it’s entirety here.