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Are these decisions in line with the Constitution?

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Are these decisions in line with the Constitution?

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The Constitution was made to explicitly state the people’s rights in the United States. Its intent is to protect people’s right in an equal and fair manner. All of these decisions are based on allowing United States citizens to have equal treatment, regardless of race, religion, gender, etc. The economy described above is meant to meet the democratic ideals set in place by the Constitution.

The government’s source of revenue was established to have an income tax instead of tariffs, which protected individuals who were forced to pay high prices for manufactured goods and received low profit from their products.

The Institute of Justice emphasizes that “...most common economic liberty... involves three clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment: equal protection, due process, and privileges or immunities." The Fourteenth Amendment forces both the state and the government to comply the same individual rights. The First Amendment also protects entrepreneurs and private businesses from direct government intervention. These are two of the many parts of the Constitution designed to protect economic rights of entrepreneurs and ensure just taxes.

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The government will invest their money into services that will help the community. They want to redistribute income and achieve more equality, and achieve this by spending money on pensions, education, health, debt interest, and defense.

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The international affairs budget will fund the following:

diplomatic relations with foreign countries

secure assistance with allies

economic relationships with community

health clinics and schools in developing countries

rebuilding towns/cities/areas destroyed by natural disasters

The government will fund international affairs in order to create strong bonds and alliances with countries that are in need of help. The United States wants to create as many alliances as they can, and the US also wants to help those countries who are in need of help. Funding these affairs will further encourage our economy and our relationships with others.

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Social Security, Unemployment, Labor, Veteran’s Benefits (7%)

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Social Security, Unemployment, Labor, Veteran’s Benefits (7%)

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Social services will be available for those individuals who are medically disabled and/or extremely poor. They will be aided directly by the government with programs, like Social Security, in times of need and retirement.

Unemployment benefits will be available for people who struggle to find work in the United States or who have lost their jobs due to being laid off. The government will give people money for unemployment to make up for lost wages. The amount of money that a person will receive for unemployment is determined by the state that they live in.

The United States Department of Labor will continue to regulate work environments and companies to make sure they comply in supporting "Plan/Prevent/Protect."

Veteran's will receive similar benefits to those who are employed but at a higher rate. Unlike the employed, Veterans will receive a higher healthcare benefit due to possible injuries during the war. Veterans will also have special burial and memorial services, similar to what is available now.

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Citizens should NOT have a guaranteed income because they would not be motivated to work. Part of the American Identity revolves around the Protestant Work Ethic: Industry + Virtue + Frugality = SUCCESS!

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This table shows what an individual pays in taxes based on their income.

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Everyone in their economic class should pay the same tax percentage, similar to the progressive tax the United States has now. The American lower working class will pay the lowest tax percentage. On the other hand, the upper class citizens will pay a significantly higher tax based on their income.
The government will be more closely involved in accounting and tax preparation to avoid loopholes in the tax code. According to Politifact, "...roughly a quarter of all millionaires face a tax rate that is lower than the tax rate faced by 10 percent of the moderate-income taxpayers." This economy will enforce fair tax rates for every U.S. citizen.

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How will the government generate revenue?

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How will the government generate revenue?

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The following are more examples of how we will use taxes to generate revenue.

Public + private businesses' taxes

flat income + business tax

equal sales tax in all states (about 6%)

1% federal sales tax to be applied ONLY in times of a deficit

The government will close loopholes that allow corporations to avoid paying taxes. If companies move their production outside of the U.S., they should pay taxes to make up for lost jobs.

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Public Works (Postal Service, Housing, Community, etc) 

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Public Works (Postal Service, Housing, Community, etc) 

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These services are only to benefit the public. In an ideal economy, the people would follow the nation’s rules regarding democracies. The people should be able to vote in order to decide if certain public works should be put into place.

Public works “...put people to work …  and [are helpful to] restart a woeful economy.” Water mains, pump stations, sewage treatment plants, bridges, and viaducts are some of the projects that are implemented by the government, helping benefit the nation as a whole. Services like these build or improve more facilities available to the people.

Another federal service includes the United States Postal Service, which delivers mail publicly. There should not be any use of private mailers, therefore the government will gain more revenue for the general good of the people. The Postal Service provides jobs for thousands of people, while private mailers eliminate jobs from the people. According to CNN, Americans also need the Postal Service because “People able to consume goods that others produce to help drive local economies.”

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What should the Government be involved in?

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What should the Government be involved in?

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Accounting and Tax Preparation

Legal Rights

Real Estates (low-income housing)

Medical Field / Healthcare

These are four out fifteen of the United States' most profitable Industries. The government should continue to be involved in with these industries so they can maintain profitability. This will allow them to pay their highest tax revenue.

The government should also limit the number of deductions by closing loopholes in the tax codes and being more closely involved in collecting taxes. The government should NOT allow big corporations to pay reduced taxes if they are working outside of the United States.

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Free market Economy

The government should stay small to avoid bureaucracy.

This economy should only be applicable to U.S. citizens because we do not want anyone cheating our system.

We want our nation to be a republic with representatives that are democratically elected.

The three branches of government (Executive, Judicial, Legislative) should still be present because they help balance one another.

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Should the government introduce any amendments? 

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Should the government introduce any amendments? 

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1) It is the government’s responsibility, working alongside with the Federal Reserve Bank, to balance the nation’s budget. The nation may not run a deficit, except in times of extreme emergencies (such as war and economic collapse). During extreme emergencies, “... Congress must reduce spending proportionately across areas of the federal budget and that tax increases must maintain the present progressivity of the tax code.”

2) All United States citizens will be guaranteed by the government to be payed equality, based on their ability: regardless of race, gender, religion. This will ensure more jobs opportunities and availability for those with lower education.

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Environmental science research will be beneficial to the citizens and the world if it can create ways to maintaining alternative and renewable energy sources.
These funds will also help prevent climate change and hopefully reducing the carbon footprint.

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According to the American Public Transportation Association, "People board public transportation 36 million times each weekday [and it] employs more than 400,000 people."
Right now, we currently have a successful transportation spending. It is important to maintain it because:
- reinforces personal freedom
- saves fuel
- reduces congestion
- reduces the carbon footprint
- saves money
- provides job opportunities
- influences community growth

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Majority of the United States’ discretionary spending should still be devoted to the military.

Maintaining the military of the United States is essential to the nation because it helps maintain their balance of power with other nations. In any well-balanced economy, the country is always prepared for any war or attack against its nation or its allies.

A contemporary conservative organization also explains that “U.S. power and presence have been the central structural … that holds the present international order together.” Being a central world power, this nation has an increased role to maintaining stability and peace all around the world.

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Scientific research helps develop more effective prevention treatment for illnesses.
This field is only going to benefit the nation’s citizens. Medical costs will be reduced if enough research is collect for a healthier population.
The government will also work on ensuring affordable health insurance to all U.S. citizens under 21 and over 65. The rate paid will be based off of the individual or family’s income, and parents would have to pay for their children as well.

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What should the government subsidize? Agriculture (5%) and Education (8%)

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What should the government subsidize? Agriculture (5%) and Education (8%)

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The government will subsidize agriculture to a certain point. A subsidy for agriculture is beneficial to our nation as a whole in some aspects: managing and increasing supply simultaneously, giving farmers a consistent income, lessening the need to source food from outside boarders.

It should NOT subsidize industry because it would make it less competitive.

The government should subsidize states for their shortfall in education from K-12 and offer low-interest loans for college. There should be no national schools because the government is already making a 8% contribution to the education system. More educated citizens = more stable nation.
Education allows for:
- higher paying jobs
- higher quality jobs
- creates more innovations, helping stimulate the economy

There should be an ample number of community colleges nationwide, so those who cannot afford private colleges still have the opportunity to get an education.

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All states' minimum wages should be federally controlled.
Ideally, Americans should be paid at least $8.00 per hour.
According to Forbes, most workers receiving the minimum wage are from median income families. Therefore, this does not seem like a big issue on a national scale.
Higher wages eliminates teen workers (as seen back in 2009) and unskilled workers because employers want quality out of their pay.
Forbes also explains the Law of Demand: "the higher the price of anything, the less that will be taken...". This law could potentially have a negative impact on the economy.