Trust is an important quality in American society today. Trust does not simply mean allowing others to make good, intelligent decisions, it is about giving people the power to affect and change people’s lives through our voices. America is forced to actually trust the people in government to run the country and to live life in an orderly, productive, fashion.
Being an American means putting trust in the government. It allows us to reap the full benefits that life has to offer. Even though I am not old enough to vote, the Presidential Election of 2008 was a very important moment in my life. I constantly found myself tuning in to find out the latest campaign gossip. The outcome of this election was a very pivotal point in history. America could have had its first African American president, or its first woman Vice President.
The faith and trust I put into this election allows me to understand the respect that I give my government. I have faith that the American people used their best judgment when they voted for political offices. It took a blistering hot summer in Philadelphia and a group of very profound philosophers to build the government we have today. I give this government my trust and know that a democrat, republican, independent, or any other candidate will do a good job in office. It is my understanding that the government is extremely sound and reliable.
The United States Constitution itself provides evidence to show the deserved trust people should give to the American government. Our founding fathers instituted a system of checks and balances when developing our government. According to the Constitution, “No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it’s inspection Laws.” Checks and balances provide a built-in system of trust that enables the American people to be sure that the government is sound. It is evident that belief in our government is the only thing that keeps us from achieving greatness.
