How is the Government and checks and balances affecting the economy or helping the economy?

Question

How is the Government and checks and balances affecting the economy or helping the economy?

Answer 1

The Government is hurting the economy, because they have instilled a progressive tax system. This is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. It's illegal to steal a candy bar, but the government sanctions massive rip-offs and corruption. Now our country is on the verge of collapse, and instead of going in the right direction. Cut taxes, cut spending, and sell assets to pay debt, we are on the verge of voting for more socialists to ruin our  government. Well I hope you enjoy your future if you are young, because I remember the good old days when gas was 62 cents a gallon. Now with the Environmental legistation coming out, we should only expect higher gas prices.

Answer 2

Prior to 2006 republicans controlled all 3 branches.  That's how we got to here.  

For every home that is foreclosed on the little 300 to 600 dollars isn't going to make up (Source: Bill Clinton).

Time for the government to open competitive oil refineries and bring down that gas price.  Also, time to bring jobs back to the US so that people can have jobs rather than welfare.