One of the Most Controversial Public Policy Issues in Recent

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Essay

One of the most controversial public policy issues in recent decades is the size and growth of the U.S.budget deficit and public debt.Discuss where we are, compared to other countries, and how we got here.

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Definitions:

Proof Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

The highest standard of proof required in criminal trials, ensuring that there is no reasonable alternative to the conclusion that the defendant is guilty.

Rational Basis

A standard of judicial review that requires laws or actions to be reasonably related to a legitimate governmental interest.

Administrative Procedures Act

A federal statute that governs the way administrative agencies of the U.S. government may propose and establish regulations, ensuring public participation and transparency.

Enabling Statute

An enabling statute is a law that gives appropriate authority to a government body or agency to take certain actions or make regulations.