I believe the answer is: Universalism
universalism refers to the view that a certain belief or principle have a universal application regardless of who adopt them and the society where it being implemented. Examples of such views are: Not killing others, helping others in need, being honest, etc.
The United State Constitution actually took a great amount of data from the state constitutions, which talk of individual rights and limited government.
World War II. Hitler got Germany citizen's attention, promising that he will normalize the economy and bring back the lands that were taken by the winners. Even though Germany was not supposed to have an army over 100,000 soldiers, Hitler ignored the rules and just went on to start World War II, which killed 70-85 million people for the soldiers and about 55 million civilians.
Yes taxes affect the policy by increasing or decreasing the amount of income the government receives.