Polarization in Political Views on Taxation and Government Power
School
East Anchorage High School**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
HISTORY 101
Subject
Political Science
Date
Dec 11, 2024
Pages
1
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A. The line charts show one pattern: Republicans as well as Democrats have become more polarized in their opinions on the federal government's power and income taxation. Democrats now more than ever think that the wealthy pay "too little" in tax, while Republicans have shown a slight decrease in that belief over time.B. A similarity in political ideology between Democrats and Republicans is their steadfast opinions regarding the federal government's authority. Both parties had relatively stable percentages of individuals believing that the federal government has either "too much" or "aboutthe right amount" of power. However, a difference can be observed in the trend related to income taxes, with Democrats and Republicans becoming increasingly unified in their convictionthat higher-income individuals pay "too little" in taxes while showing a slight decrease in this belief. C. The line charts allow for the conclusion that Democrats and Republicans have divergent views on income taxes, with Democrats increasingly perceiving the wealthy as undertaxed. On the other hand, both parties generally hold similar perspectives on the power of the federal government, with relatively consistent percentages believing that it either has "too much" or "about the right amount" of power.D. The information displayed in line charts may have an impact on how the president and Congress negotiate policy. The increasing polarization in views on income taxes may result in heightened partisan debates and potential obstacles to reaching consensus on tax policy. This could make it challenging for the president and Congress to collaborate and pass tax-related legislation. Conversely, the stability in views on the power of the federal government might facilitate policy discussions, as there is a shared understanding among both Democrats and Republicans regarding the government's role. However, if the percentage of Republicans perceiving "too much" power increases further, it could lead to increased resistance against certain policy initiatives and potential clashes over the scope and limitations of governmental authority.
