2006-07-10 03:01:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Well, it depends on the level of reality from which you are looking or speaking. From the level of everyday mythology and propaganda, the "people" make the ultimate decisions. From the level of some religions, god (or the devil) makes the ultimate decisions. From the Constitutional point of view, it's the Supreme Court that finally decides, though Congress has the first say so. From the administration point of view, it's the president. From the economic view, its the central bankers who make the ultimate decisions. For the conspiracy theorists, its the Catholic Church, or the Learned Elders of Zion, or some hidden, secret society of one world goverment. Still others might say it is aliens from the planet Zonked Out.
Deciding who makes the ultimate decisions is as slippery as jello, and just as hard to hold onto. A lifetime of research probably wouldn't answer the question. It may be some evil robot hidden under Mount Rushmore, for all we know.
2006-07-10 03:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pandak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be Congress.
The United States Constitution vests all legislative powers of the federal government in the Congress. The powers of Congress are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution; all other powers are reserved to the states and the people. Through Acts of Congress, Congress may regulate interstate and foreign commerce, levy taxes, organize the federal courts, maintain the military, declare war, and certain other "necessary and proper" powers.
2006-07-10 10:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by MesquiteGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general the same people that have made decisions since the fall of Rome. A small elite group of the worlds aristocrats. Europe is much more aware of them and manages to maintain better conditions for the working people.
2006-07-10 10:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bobbie E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oskar, you've been watching too much TV. Is that where most of you get your info?
The three branches of the U.S. government make the decisions: Executive, Legislative and Judicial. You guys need to take some government classes!
Yeah, Europe is always better. Yeah, right! HA!
2006-07-10 10:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by Nani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress.
2006-07-10 10:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by lighthouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the president and his entourage. All of them involved (or previously involved) with big oil corporations. Oil corporations make the big decisions. Directly or indirectly.
2006-07-10 10:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big business, Karl Rove, and lobbyists
2006-07-10 10:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Utah Gidget 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The political party bosses, who get their money, and their marching orders from the companies and organizations who "fund" (legalized bribes) them.
2006-07-10 10:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the book "The UnSeen Hand"
2006-07-10 11:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by one plus one = one 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Oskar has it down pretty well.
2006-07-10 10:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋