Incumbents
Political Cartoon. Political cartoons provide yet another avenue for commentary, explanation, or strong opinion in the arena of government and politics. Examine the above political […]
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The Gallup Poll
Reliable Measures of Public Opinion. Some of the most reliable polling comes from the Gallup Poll. George Gallup is the father of modern day polling […]
Understanding the Tax Code
2019 Tax Brackets. The United States has a progressive tax code, that is, the more income a U.S. resident earns, the higher their rate of […]
The Federal Budget
Process and Amounts. The federal budget process is defined by the Constitution, congressional statutes, and the executive policy agenda. It follows the general lawmaking process, […]
Presidential Constraints
“Bring in the New Guy…” Despite the soaring rhetoric of presidential campaigns, presidents are severely constrained on their ability to enact a policy agenda. Numerous […]