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(THIS MIGHT NOT BE 100% CORRECT!!!)
you would hope that people as individulas could recognize the importance of a government that is fair and representative in all aspects unlike a facist dictatorship. facist governments often supress the rights of the people and the constitution is a political spear head that was created to help prevent facism in the united states, although as times have changed so have peoples perspective on things which has made it easier for people to simply subscribe to what ie easiest and not what is right.
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In the context of elections for public office, a candidate who has been selected to represent or is endorsed by a political party is said to be the party's nominee. ... Candidates who are endorsed by a political party may be required to submit a nominating petition in order to gain ballot access.
No I don't believe so they are. Here is a link to something that says more on it. I hope this helps!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_or_Debate_Clause
I believe the answer you are looking for is the homestead act of 1862
