The U.S. Government

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This paper explains that, when the original thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, most governmental structures were monarchical based and centralized on strong governmental powers, which is very different from what the founding fathers finally achieved. The author points out that the government of the United States is unusual in the size and scope of its government because it is largely based on a limited fragmented government, its political parties are weak and its public policies are insubstantial compared to other countries. The paper relates that these unusual structures were developed because of a deep seeded mistrust of governing powers.

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"The playing field that the country sits on financially is on unequal footing, tax breaks for the rich and imbalanced taxing of the middle class. If we are to live in an egalitarian society, wealth needs to be somewhat redistributed in a somewhat symmetrical manner. Higher taxation rates (at a rate where the rich are taxed a bit more than the working class) would widely open the door to opportunities to those who are impoverished and place them at a higher ergonomic status and possibly bring down the financially elite to a more humanitarian status. I agree with the thought of living in an egalitarian society, but I see it has being virtually impossible. The closest that our society can become to being egalitarian is to adopt a more European government. In order for change to be implemented within our society, we must be able to trust the government, centralize authority, and agree to higher taxes. Faultily, it is "easier to block or veto than to act or enact." Questioning and impeding our government is not going to achieve a social simpatico."

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