As some members of the Republican Party have become more ideologically conservative (e. g., opposing same-sex marriage, legalization of certain drugs,
immigration reform, gun control, separation of church and state, and access to
abortion), those young people who do identify with one of the major parties have in
recent years tended to favor the Party.
A) Libertarian
B) Communist
C) Populist
D) Democratic

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?