2007-10-09 07:56:05 · 5 answers · asked by rockstarnomad 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes and No. We elect officials on a term by term basis, and they do whatever they can to keep their constituents happy during their term (majority). But there are some that have greater interests than themselves (minority).
2007-10-09 08:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not even close.
Hasn't even bothered making a pretence of doing so for decades.
The American government works for the short-term interests of its OWNERS (which is NOT we, the people of the United States).
2007-10-09 20:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the American govt does act in the best long term interests of its' people.
So do politicians, however their definition of "long term" is until the next election.
2007-10-09 15:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so. It's easy to say it isn't because change takes time, and good policy doesn't happen all at once. We are looking at a snapshot of the current state.
2007-10-09 15:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it does not and it shouldn't. It should only work to protect us the upper class of society.
2007-10-09 15:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Nyghtmare 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋