1.) I would say that the United States is an affluent society. The country has more wealth than any other country in the world. Our military is very strong and we have resources other countries don't have. We have some of the richest people in the world living in our country. The U.S. has the power to help other countries since we are one of the most affluent countries in the world. Our founding fathers would be proud of the wealth this country has acquired and of the power we hold in the world today. An affluent country is one that has the ability to help other countries because they have more resources and has a better ability to help. Since we have the power to help, it is our responsibility to help.
2.) I feel it is the government's job to provide jobs for the people of the country. However, it is up to the citizens to go out and get those jobs. We need to have enough jobs that everyone can have a job if they so decide to go out and make a living for themselves. If opportunities dry up for people, the government does need to help by creating new jobs for them. It is important the government does this because this country can only remain affluent if the middle class is strong and a shortage of jobs will weaken the country, like the recession we experienced recently.
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