Populist Party's platform was a preamble to gain appeal from the people and condemn the slums called cities. Populists represent the common man and their goal was to protect him. The most powerful tool the workers had was blocked by businessmen which is why populists stepped in. Populist voiced their opine that silver should be used in currency which was currently restricted by the government to keep the wealthy. Agriculture produced billions of money but the current system prevented this process of silver. Workers began to rely on a type of currency that was not recognizable by the government. The platform stated that the government should own and operate infrastructure. The Populists felt that land shouldn't be monopolized by foreigners for business speculation but for rightful owners to be used to create wealth.
The Constitution goes into effect after the 1st Congress convened on March 4, 1789, replacing the Articles of Confederation. The power to coin money was given to Congress, and no state shall ... make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. This platform above goes against the constitution.
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