Government Influence and Economic Inequality

The video discusses the value of democracy and the perception that the government doesn't work for the people. It explores the conservative view that big government is problematic and contrasts it with evidence showing that larger governments in other countries can lead to more freedom and economic mobility. The video highlights the essential roles of government, such as infrastructure and healthcare, and argues that the real issue is not government size but who controls it. It examines the influence of money in politics and the resulting economic inequality, urging viewers to recognize the false choice between big and small government.

What is the conservative viewpoint on why the government doesn't work for the people?

• The government is too transparent.

• The government is too big.

• The government is too small.

• The government is too efficient.

How does the U.S. government's size compare to its past and other countries?

• It is larger than Finland's government.

• It is larger than Germany's government.

• It is smaller than it was in 1954.

• It is larger than it was in 1954.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of the government?

• Providing free internet

• Inspecting food

• Building infrastructure

• Putting out fires

What is the main reason politicians don't work for the general public, according to the video?

• They lack proper education.

• They are too busy with other duties.

• They are influenced by economic elites.

• They are not paid enough.

What did the Princeton University study find about the impact of regular people's desires on policy adoption?

• They have a significant impact.

• They have a minimal impact.

• They have a moderate impact.

• They have no impact.

What was the income tax rate for the richest people in the 1950s?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 91%

How has the net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans changed from 1989 to 2018?

• Decreased by $21 trillion

• Increased by $21 trillion

• Decreased by $900 billion

• Increased by $900 billion

What is the false choice presented to the public regarding government size?

• Big government vs. small government

• Efficient government vs. inefficient government

• Transparent government vs. opaque government

• Democratic government vs. authoritarian government

What is the main reason for economic inequality according to the video?

• Government size

• Government inefficiency

• Government being bought

• Government transparency

What does the video suggest as a solution to the current government issues?

• Reducing government size

• Increasing government size

• Eliminating government altogether

• Changing who controls the government