The Principles of Liberty

We declare that these 15 principles must not be compromised by Independent Americans who desire to maintain a constitutional republic in the United States of America.

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Principles of proper government and of the National Independent American Party (Revised by National Committee on 17 July 1999) The IAP honors H. Verlan Andersen (1914-1992) as the author of these 15 principles, published by the IAP with his expressed permission before his death.

Principle 1

Faith in God and a belief in moral law is essential to maintain freedom

Principle 2

Government’s Sole Function is to protect natural rights such as life, liberty, and property

Principle 3

The United States Constitution is both inspired and binding

Principle 4

Government is the solution to invasion from without and from anarchy from within

Principle 5

Government and individuals are to be held to the same standards in regards to the crimes they commit

Principle 6

Under no circumstances shall the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights be infringed

Principle 7

Our American Republic invites prosperity; the infusion of Communism invites slavery

Principle 8

Socialism is an unconstitutional usurpation of power and a denial of the right of private property

Principle 9

All taxes should be uniform and at the same impartial rate

Principle 10

The United States Constitution requires a circulating medium that is convertible into gold and silver without loss

Principle 11

States are sovereign and should not be ‘commanded’ by the Federal Government

Principle 12

No state or local government can accept funds from the Federal Government and remain independent

Principle 13

Funds from the U.S. Treasury should not be gifted to other nations or their citizens

Principle 14

The Constitution trumps all foreign treaties or agreements

Principle 15

Our national defense should remain strong and never be under the control of foreign entities