Republicans understand that a primary responsibility of government is to respect 21. Our most cherished civil right is the vote. Republicans will resist any attempt by any branch of 24. Republicans will pay special attention to the judiciary in 25. preserving this right since the judiciary is the sole branch of state government not answerable directly 26. to the people. Rule of Law 28.
Republicans believe in the rule of law.
Laws are made by elected representatives , not 29. Judges should interpret plainly the statutes elected representatives have passed and 30. not make law out of whole cloth. We believe it is fundamental for the successful functioning of government that the balance of power 32. among the three branches be restored and sustained. Stewardship of the Environment 34. Republicans believe in conserving the environment upon which all life depends.