“The government’s first duty is to protect the people. Not run their lives.”(Google.com/Reagan Quotes). Growing up, Ronald Reagan learned from his mother and father the importance of hard work, charity towards others, and patriotism. Reagan’s presidency was one that impacted American lives. His idea on governmental power was for the people, he remained calm and cool throughout pressure, and impacted our domestic and foreign affairs.
First and foremost, Ronald Reagan’s philosophy of governmental power was one that fought for the people, and freedom. While working in Hollywood during the 1950s, Reagan was greatly influenced by the anti-communist movement. He believed in a strong government; military power to assure security. He opposed big government, and wanted the government to be less involved. (Lehighvalleylive.com).Lastly, he focused on the individual; cutting taxes, and developed a …show more content…
His first agenda was to reduce the size of the government, bring economic growth, and improve the military by spending.( The American Presidents/ pg. 252-254). In 1986, there was a tax reform act that allowed those with low income to not pay their taxes, and the middle-class got lower taxes rate with lower deduction. This resulted in people losing jobs, but allowed new businesses to come in. Reagan then cut certain programs to lower spending. He wanted to provide for those who “truly-needed” it and not those “working and poor”. Reagan also had values that he wanted America to have; prayer in school, anti-abortion, and gender equality when he appointed the first female to serve in the Supreme Court. (The American Presidents/ Pg. 253-255). In conclusion, Reagan’s domestic agenda created a tax cut and improved life for middle and low classes. This resulted in new businesses, and he urged people to contribute to society. He brought prayer in schools, was proliferation, and appointed the first female Supreme Court
First and foremost, Ronald Reagan’s philosophy of governmental power was one that fought for the people, and freedom. While working in Hollywood during the 1950s, Reagan was greatly influenced by the anti-communist movement. He believed in a strong government; military power to assure security. He opposed big government, and wanted the government to be less involved. (Lehighvalleylive.com).Lastly, he focused on the individual; cutting taxes, and developed a …show more content…
His first agenda was to reduce the size of the government, bring economic growth, and improve the military by spending.( The American Presidents/ pg. 252-254). In 1986, there was a tax reform act that allowed those with low income to not pay their taxes, and the middle-class got lower taxes rate with lower deduction. This resulted in people losing jobs, but allowed new businesses to come in. Reagan then cut certain programs to lower spending. He wanted to provide for those who “truly-needed” it and not those “working and poor”. Reagan also had values that he wanted America to have; prayer in school, anti-abortion, and gender equality when he appointed the first female to serve in the Supreme Court. (The American Presidents/ Pg. 253-255). In conclusion, Reagan’s domestic agenda created a tax cut and improved life for middle and low classes. This resulted in new businesses, and he urged people to contribute to society. He brought prayer in schools, was proliferation, and appointed the first female Supreme Court