Significant Contributors to US Government and Politics
Question 2 • 670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A
Read the excerpt."Government is the people's business, and every man, woman, and child becomes a shareholder with the first penny of tax paid. With all the profound wording of the Constitution, probably the most meaningful words are the first three, "We the People." Those of us here today who have been elected to constitutional office or legislative position are in that three-word phrase. We are the people, chosen by them to see that no permanent structure of government ever encroaches on freedom or assumes a power beyond that freely granted by the people. We stand between the taxpayer and the taxspender.”Ronald ReaganFirst Inaugural Address,California Governor
Answer
A
the benefit of increased taxes, safety, and infrastructure
B
the importance of individual involvement in government
C
the role of elected officials in safeguarding individual freedom
D
the need of government regulation to increase economic growth
Explanation
Reagan says elected officials are chosen by the people to prevent government from encroaching on freedom or claiming powers the people did not grant. His description of officials standing between taxpayers and government spenders reinforces their responsibility to protect individual freedom. Therefore, the central idea is the role of elected officials in safeguarding individual freedom.
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