Those Who Are Inclined to Support an Active Role for Government

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Essay

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?

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Definitions:

Amplification

In psychology, the process of increasing the intensity or perceived importance of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic process where a patient speaks freely to expose thoughts and feelings that are hidden in their unconscious.

Individuation

The process by which an individual becomes distinct and separate, psychologically or socially, often in terms of identity development.

Psyche

The human soul, mind, or spirit, often used to denote the psychological components of a person, including thoughts, feelings, and consciousness.