It's began with the Spanish American war
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Primarily through their impact on demand. Tax cuts boost demand by increasing disposable income and by encouraging businesses to hire and invest more. Tax increases do the reverse. These demand effects can be substantial when the economy is weak but smaller when it is operating near capacity.
Lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so on the heels of a Union military success
Our constitution created a system of checks and balances to insure that no one branch of government becomes too strong and be able to control all of the government
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