Editing Party:Constitutional Conservatives (section)

== History ==

=== Formation (2038) ===
The Constitutional Conservatives emerged from the fragmentation of the traditional Republican Party, uniting conservatives who felt overwhelmed by the pace of change following Hurricane Helena and the rise of AI governance. The party was founded at a convention in Austin, Texas, by politicians, constitutional scholars, and grassroots activists concerned about preserving American democratic traditions.

The founding principle was simple: '''"The Constitution worked for 250 years - it can work for 250 more."'''

=== The Resistance Years (2038-2050) ===
During its first decade, the Constitutional Conservatives positioned themselves as the primary opposition to rapid technological integration:
* Opposed the '''AI Rights Amendment'''
* Challenged the '''Universal Basic Algorithm''' in federal courts
* Advocated for the '''Human Decision-Making Protection Act'''
* Led efforts to limit AI involvement in electoral processes

=== The Adaptation Period (2050-2070) ===
As AI integration became inevitable, the party evolved to focus on ensuring human oversight and constitutional limits:
* Supported the '''AI Oversight Commission'''
* Championed the '''Human Veto Amendment''' - requiring human approval for all AI decisions
* Advocated for strict constitutional interpretation in space territory governance
* Led efforts to maintain traditional state structures despite climate migration

=== Modern Conservatives (2070-Present) ===
Today's Constitutional Conservatives have adapted to 2080's realities while maintaining core principles:
* Accept AI assistance but demand human control
* Support space colonization under traditional territorial governance
* Advocate for voluntary participation in post-scarcity systems
* Champion individual liberty in an increasingly collective world