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Tea Party conservative movement

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AP US Government

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The Tea Party conservative movement is a grassroots political movement that emerged in 2009 as a response to expanding government power and perceived excessive spending. It advocates for limited government intervention, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and adherence to constitutional principles.

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