Scenario: In order to fund the construction of a new highway to lighten the traffic burden, citizens have agreed to a minimal in
crease in taxes. This scenario is an example of -equality before the law
-majority rule, with minority rights
-necessity of compromise
-individual worth and dignity
The scenario that is explained is an example of necessity of compromise.
Equality before the law means that everyone is equal and there should be no one who sees himself or herself to be superior to others. The same law is applicable to everyone.
Majority rule implies that the political decisions should be made by the majority of the people in the group.
Individual worth and dignity imply that people should be treated with respect.
Necessity of compromise means that people can agree to a particular thing but understanding themselves in order to achieve a goal.
In this case, in order to fund the construction of the new highway, the citizens agreed to a minimal increase in taxes.
Laissez-faire Versus Government Intervention. Historically, the U.S. government policy toward business was summed up by the French term laissez-faire -- "leave it alone." The concept came from the economic theories of Adam Smith, the 18th-century Scot whose writings greatly influenced the growth of American capitalism.
