Noun. splinter party (plural splinter parties) A political party formed by members of an existing one whose views or policies differ from those of the majority.
Third parties tend to be more ideological and extremist than the Democrats or Republicans. ... The Libertarian Party supports laissez-faire policies, small government, and is characterized by being socially liberal and fiscally conservative. The Green Party is a progressive party that emphasizes eco-socialism.
A splinter party is when members of a main political party break away to form their own party usually stressing the importance of one specific issue. ... For example, in the late 1940's, the Democratic Party saw members break away to form a group known as the 'Dixiecrats.'
C. Artesian. An artesian well is simply a well that doesn’t require a pump to bring water to the surface; this occurs when there is enough pressure in the aquifer. The pressure forces the water to the surface without any sort of assistance.
O Life for small rural landowners was easier in the countryside than in the cities. O Large countryside villas provided wealthy Romans with all the goods they needed. ... O Wealthy Romans had more power in the countryside than in cities, where plebeians dominated
