Question

Briefly describe how political parties keep government responsible to the people.

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

@Hunus

Answer 3

Political parties play a vital role in connecting citizens to the government. They are not officially part of the government, but without them, a democracy would be very difficult to maintain. Political parties represent broad points of view or ideologies, that represent people with alternative approaches to how the government should be run. Each party seeks political power by electing people to office so that its position and philosophy become public policy.

Answer 4

how does political parties make the government answerable to the people

Answer 5

In a democratic country, the ultimate authority lies within the people. The modern concept of state and government says that the sovereignty lies with the people. And ultimately, all the governments are answerable to the people. One of the basic ways people can participate in the affairs of the state is through elections. The proper and well developed election process can play an important role in creating accountable government. A political party or a politician, in order to be elected by the voters of the people, tries to perform properly so that it gets to remain in authority for a longer period of time. And by assisting with the elections, they work to ensure a free and fair election.

Answer 6

Generally, each political party represents a certain broad set of views. The people elect people of the political party that best represents their views.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

@texaschic101

Answer 9

@Hunus

Answer 10

How does this cartoon criticize interest groups? Do you agree or disagree with what the cartoonist is saying? Why?

Answer 11

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Answer 12

@Captain_Page_Turner

Answer 13

The cartoon is criticizing the power of lobbyists -- essentially representatives of special interests that pester Congressmen and Senators to promote their particular point of view. Lobbyists have a job to bring certain topics to the attention of Congress that might otherwise be ignored.

However, it's also known that lobbyists can also represent powerful interests such as big businesses or factions related to the same. By making donations to certain political groups or individuals, or promising to do things such as send business their way to curry favoritism, lobbyists hope to sway certain Congressmen to vote on topics relevant to those they represent who may not necessarily be in the public interest.

Answer 14

There is power in numbers. For every member of Congress, there is 23 lobbyists. 535 senators and representatives = 12,719 lobbyists. Lobbyists influence Congress, the White House, and several federal agencies.

Answer 15

“[A] flat tax is simple, fair, and good for growth. Instead of the 893 forms required by the current system, a flat tax would use only two postcard-sized forms. . . . Unlike the current system, which discriminates [treats some people differently] based on the source, use, and level of income, a flat tax treats all taxpayers equally, fulfilling the ‘equal justice under law’ principle. . . . And unlike the current system, which punishes people for contributing to the nation’s wealth, a flat tax would lower . . . tax rates and eliminate [get rid of] the tax bias [discouragement] against saving and investment, thus ensuring better economic performance in a competitive global economy.”
—from “A Brief Guide to the Flat Tax,” The Heritage Foundation, July 7, 2005

(a) What is the author of this excerpt proposing? (b) According to the excerpt, how is the current progressive tax system unfair? (c) How would going to a flat tax system from a progressive tax system change the way income taxes are collected?

Answer 16

@Hunus

Answer 17

@ajprincess

Answer 18

@.Sam.

Answer 19

There are currently two proposals for changing the US tax system that have gained popularity with the people, the Fair Tax and the Flat Tax.

Answer 20

@Firejay5

Answer 21

“[A] flat tax is simple, fair, and good for growth. Instead of the 893 forms required by the current system, a flat tax would use only two postcard-sized forms. . . . Unlike the current system, which discriminates [treats some people differently] based on the source, use, and level of income, a flat tax treats all taxpayers equally, fulfilling the ‘equal justice under law’ principle. . . . And unlike the current system, which punishes people for contributing to the nation’s wealth, a flat tax would lower . . . tax rates and eliminate [get rid of] the tax bias [discouragement] against saving and investment, thus ensuring better economic performance in a competitive global economy.”
—from “A Brief Guide to the Flat Tax,” The Heritage Foundation, July 7, 2005

(a) What is the author of this excerpt proposing? (b) According to the excerpt, how is the current progressive tax system unfair? (c) How would going to a flat tax system from a progressive tax system change the way income taxes are collected?

Answer 22

@Falco276

Answer 23

@Mertsj

Answer 24

@Hunus

Answer 25

I take U.S History. But, is this American Gov.?
Sorry, am not in 12th grade.
Im in 10th. :D

Answer 26

a. The author of the excerpt is proposing that we adopt the flat tax system.

b. The author says the current system is unfair because it is biased against people based on their wealth.

c. According to the article it would be much easier because there are substantially less forms in the flat tax system. Also, everyone would be taxed an equal amount regardless of the amount of money they make

Answer 27

Thanks a lot

Answer 28

Yup

Answer 29

for a, it would be better to say, instead of planning to adopt the system, he thinks it is a better system overall

Answer 30

The Department of Homeland Security protects the United States against terrorism. (a) List three of the five main services that it provides. (b) Why do you think the work of this department is so complex?