The populist party  was formed to  bring national attention to  the issues and concerns of the common citizen. this party's platform was opposed to the abusive power of a. farmers'unions. b. the democratic party. c. special interest groups. d. the socialist movement.

Me a slaveowner who worked a slave to death or be a slave to death, a. cannot be tried for murder in criminal court but could be sued for wrongful death in the civil court b. cannot be tried in court because there was no law against the mistreatment of slaves. c. could have his form or plantation confiscated by the state and sold to the highest bidder. d. could be tried for murder in most southern states.