Describe how government spending and the composition of the government changed in recent decades. In other words, in what areas has the government cut spending and in what areas has the government increased spending in recent decades?

• Describe how government spending and the composition of the government changed in recent decades. In other words, in what areas has the government cut spending and in what areas has the government increased spending in recent decades?
• Determine if this change in government spending and composition will help Americans achieve a higher living standard. Be sure to support all opinions with research.
• Assess if democracy can survive if the majority of the U.S. citizens pay little or nothing in taxes while benefiting directly from a higher level of government spending. Why or why not?
• Propose the composition of government, government spending, and taxation that you believe would work best. Be sure to be specific and support your proposal with research.
• Explain how the Social Security system’s basic principles are different from private insurance.
• Determine how Social Security affects the economic well-being of blacks, relative to whites and Hispanics.
• Assess if the current Social Security system promotes income equality. Why or why not?
• Propose how the Social Security system could be modernized to ensure long-term solvency and fairness in distribution. Be specific and support your proposal with research.