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American citizens view the government as "in the way", also known as interventionist. The American people seek to have minimum government presence and intervention, and holds it accountable for any misgivings or shortcomings.
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∙ 7y agoAmericans believe:
- that government should be representative, meaning that a government should represent their values and beliefs.
- Americans also believe that every citizen has a voice in their government, particularly in their elected officials.
- Americans believe in democracy and free elections
- Americans believe that every citizen should be treated equally.
- Americans believe in a strong national defense
- Americans believe that their government should have a system of checks and balances.
- Americans believe that the three branches of government (executive, judicial, and legislative) should be independent of each other but work together.
Beyond that, what Americans should believe about their government is found in the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.
Within these documentations and beliefs are many shades of gray and interpretation. What different groups of citizens believe about the above issues breaks down when passed through an individual's filters based on experience, knowledge, and personal leaning.
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What group of Americans believe in active national government?
conservatives
Which group of americans believe in a limited national government?
anti-federalist
Why did bolivar believe that South Americans were not ready for the republican form of government?
no
Why do Americans believe everything their government tells them?
Your question displays ignorance and assumes facts not in evidence. Most Americans do not believe everything the government tells them. The current administration approval rating is under 40%.
What did many Americans believe the federal government should do to improve national unity?
what did many americans believe the federal goverment should do to improve national unity
Why did Jackson believe the government had the right to decidewhere naitive Americans could live?
Greed.
Why did many Americans believe that there were communists in the you.s. government?
1. communist spies in the US. 2.Social welfare programs. I hope this helps answer your question.
Why did most states divide their power between two branches of government?
British did not believe the Americans government could be strong or effective.
Why did americans believe it was acceptable to take over more and more land?
Americans didn't, the American government does because they want to control everything.
How many Americans own a computer?
Based on the Government Census it is to believe in 2015 84% of all Americans own a computer and actively use the internet.
Americans who favor states' rights over federal powers believe that the national government's powers should be limited?
True.
How many Americans believe that the federal government and judicial system does not represent the best interests of the majority?
they do not represent the interests of any American
