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Federal Government
The Changing Role of the Federal Government The first was an English economist by the name of John Maynard Keynes, who believed that government spending was necessary in a recession for a stable recovery, because if a government spends less during a depression, then the economy will only shrink further. (Blinder, 2008) Second is U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who won four Presidential elections, and shaped American politics during the Great Depression in order to stabilize the country, restore confidence in banks, reduce corruption, and build infrastructure that would be crucial in the new world.
The federal government has changed dramatically from its 18th century origins, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States. The role of government has grown tremendously, as the concerns of the citizens grew to expect certain labor and health protections from the government. Also, the threats to American democracy and interests in the world have necessitated a greater role of security and military than ever imagined by the founding fathers. The economic power of American business has meant that the federal government has had to enlarge its financial institution safeguards, as well as the role of American currency and the Federal Reserve have changed over time as well.
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World War II was another shock in American history that changed the way the country arranged its government priorities. The war was the largest in American history in terms of expense, and the postwar resolutions implemented in Europe meant that America went even further into debt. This course of action was seen…
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