Describe a government's role in laissez-faire economics and describe the U.S. economy today. What term describes today's U.S. economy?

Describe a government’s role in laissez-faire economics and describe the U.S. economy today. What term describes today’s U.S. economy?  

The U.S. government promoted regulation during and after the Great Depression. That role continued until the late 1970s when that role changed to one of deregulation. Explain problems that can be caused when deregulation is carried too far.  

Explain how the government intervenes in the economy to promote economic equity.  

Over the history of the United States, government has been active in promoting and protecting the country’s natural resources. Discuss both conservationism and environmentalism in U.S. policy.  

In order to insure a stable and growing economy, the government employs fiscal and monetary policies. Define fiscal policy and monetary policy, and give examples of each policy in action.  

List and describe the two major social insurance programs, and briefly summarize three public assistance programs.  

Why is public education uneven throughout the United States? Discuss the funding methods that provide free public education that may cause the imbalance.  

Briefly discuss partisan conflicts concerning education policy.