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bobbysung

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Those who are inclined to support an active role for government argue that its intervention is sometimes the only means of achieving important goals in American society; others argue that such increases in the scope of the federal government result
 
  in less freedom and prosperity. In the case of the 2009 economic stimulus package, which argument do you agree with? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How did the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?
 
  a. The Constitution was based on democratic principles; the Articles of Confederation was based on tyrannical principles.
  b. The Constitution contained strong protections for individual rights; the Articles of Confederation contained strong protections for collective rights.
  c. The Constitution created a stronger federal government than did the Articles of Confederation.
  d. The Constitution contained stronger safeguards for states' rights than did the Articles of Confederation.



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Provide the basic arguments for and against the 2009 economic stimulus package. President Obama, for example, argued that government intervention was necessary to stimulate the economy and to get the country out of recession. Conservatives, including Republican John Boehner, argued that this was another example of big government and that the stimulus bill would reduce freedom and prosperity.
2, Argue for or against the stimulus bill. If arguing in favor, note that only government has the adequate resources to stimulate the economy and get the nation out of recession. The government also has the ability to ensure that certain people are not discriminated against. Finally, proponents of the bill would argue that government intervention has improved the economy. If arguing against the stimulus, note that big government is not the solution to the economic crisis. Big government limits freedom and prosperity.

Answer to Question 2

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