CLEP American Government
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Establishment clause
Formed as a third party on the issue of slavery by many former Whigs in the 1850's. Anti-slavery platform. Supported by farmers, laborers, and newly-freed blacks. Beginning with the election of Abraham Lincoln, the period between 1860 and the Great Depression was dominated by this political party.
Politician who is not affiliated with any political party
Instead of primaries Locals select delegates to county meetings, and delegates back a certain candidate; the delegates then select delegates to represent them at a higher level... and the nominee with the most delegates wins.
A statement in the First Amendment that "Congress may not found an official religion"