Thomas Kim
Question 1
1. Elderly portion of spending has gone up and children percentage of social welfare spending has gone down.
2. Rising elderly population from the babies of the baby boom. Shrinking amount of children due to the leveling off of the sharp hike in baby population due to the baby boom. In 1940-1960, post WWII era the baby boom was prevalent. People began to have babies because men were away at war for a very long time.
3. The two factors in b that has affected the changing distribution of government benefits is the fact that the elderly are becoming more involved with interest groups such as the AARP, and pressuring Congress to give these benefits to them. Another factor is that the children can’t vote for their spending, so they don’t have as much of a say.
Question 2
1. Equal protection. In Brown v. Board of Ed., the separate but equal standard for education was shut down, and the members of the Little Rock 9 were pioneers in integrating schools. This case was significant because it allowed for integration in public schools.
2. Due process. Miranda v. Arizona, Miranda made incriminating statements and was not offered an attorney. While in jail, he brushed up on his law, and asked for a rehearing. He was not given a fair trial because he was not made aware of his rights. This case was significant because it established Miranda rights, which prevent you giving incriminating statements, and provides a lawyer for you if you can’t get your own.
