political party active since the 1960s that opposes government activity beyond police powers and the court system.

The Libertarian Party is an American political party founded in 1971. It is one of the largest continuing third parties in the United States, claiming more than 200,000 registered voters and more than 600 people in public office,"http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party", Official Website of the Libertarian National Committee. Retrieved on July 25, 2006. including mayors, county executives, county council members, school board members and other local officials.

The Libertarian Party is a small Australian political party founded in 2005 which purports to adhere to free market principles very similar to those of the United States Libertarian Party. The party claims members in three states but it is not registered federally due to its small size.

The Libertarian Party is a classical liberal and libertarian political party in Sweden. The long-term goal of the party is to achieve a night watchman state, though the party acknowledges the need for reform – changes in step with the development of Swedish civil society.

The Libertarian Party (Dutch:Libertarische Partij) is a Dutch political party. It was founded in 1993 and took part in the elections of 1994 for the Dutch House of Representatives. Its founder and chairman is Toine Manders (not to be confused with the VVD MEP with the same name), who works for the Haags Juristen College.