America has outgrown some of its institutions and continues to struggle to find balance between liberty and equality. Democratic institutions need to be reformed to meet the needs of the society. […]
The United States is a democratic republic where elected representatives engage in policymaking process. Politics is the process that is used to develop and manage the mechanism of government. […]
America hasn’t been able to construct a system that guarantees liberties and gives every group an equal opportunity to participate in politics. […]
US foreign policy under President Trump did renegotiate economic ties with other countries but saw them more as trading partners and less as strategic global allies. […]
During the Cold War, the system of dual hegemony worked like a double-edged sword. Although it generated tension, but, it simultaneously also created some stability. […]
The United States’ role in the international arena has always been pivotal. Its foreign policy- though started off as one of isolationism, couldn’t hold on as one for long. […]
The government welfare programs, forming the social safety net for all Americans, are not in financial crisis mode at the moment. However, their financial footing is not currently designed for long-term stability. […]
Social Security and Medicare are government programs aimed at improving the lives of senior American citizens and providing economic equality. However, with time, there are changes needed in the Social Security system. […]
The federal government has programs like Welfare (TANF) and Social Security to help American citizens avoid a life of poverty. While Welfare is a means-tested program, Social Security is a pay-as-you-go program. […]
The ratio of total government debt to the GDP ascertains the overall economic health of a country. The fiscal policy and monetary policy tools are used to manage the economy. […]
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