There are fifty one states in the United States of America. Each one of them differs from the other one. Indeed, the role and type of the government that each states has is various and unique. Comparing two states, California and Texas, there are obviously differences between them as well as similarities. California is a state located on the West Coast with rich and diverse landscape. Nowadays, California reflects the whole complex of problems related to development of economic and political life of a country. Meanwhile, Texas is a state on the South with flat landscape and growing economy. Studying separately each of these states, the research shows that Texas and California differ in their taxation system and welfare programs, but they are similar in education system and level of crime rates.
Taxes
Having a lower tax rate the state can collect a greater amount of tax money and vice versa. California has an income personal tax which is progressive (Janiskee 101). On the contrary, Texas has a “low service, low tax” reputation with regressive tax system. Furthermore, Texas is one of the nine states that still do not have a personal income tax (Champagne, 314). California’s income tax is designed to match inflation rates in order not to push a taxpayer into higher rates (Janiskee 101). The most substansial single tax financing Texas government is sales tax. Today, the sales tax in Texas is 6.25 percent which automatically places Texas in the rank of states with highest sales tax rate. Moreover, city and county are allowed to impose additional 2 percent sales tax (Champagne 317). Likewise, California has 7.5 percent sales tax which considered being a high rate as well as in Texas. In addition to the income and sales tax...
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...rice). Even though, some individuals who committed violent severe crimes deserve to be sentenced to death, capital punishment is an easy way out for them. Indeed, being kept in a single prison cell for the rest of their lives without a chance to communicate with people and see sunshine is the best punishment for these miserable creatures.
To conclude, California and Texas are constantly being compared. Clearly, they have differences and similarities between each other. Welfare and taxation system differ, when level of crimes and education system are alike. California is a beautiful place with perfect climate located on the coast of Pacific Ocean and many sightseeing which attract tourists from all over the world. Meanwhile, Texas does not have a good clime conditions or gorgeous places to attract visitors. However, California is to visit, Texas is to live.
When comparing the amount of revenue of Texas, Tennessee and Utah and the type of taxes they charged, there is something that needs to be taken in consideration, and it is that the states differ in size and also in the amount of population, besides that the state of Texas lack of income tax revenue.
Texas, the Big State that I heard so much about while living in Europe. When people in my country think of the United States of America, Texas comes to mind automatically. So, what is it about this state that makes it so popular, even overseas? Certainly, people associate Texas with cowboys and the place where everything is bigger by definition. However, to better understand such state, it is fundamental to put more emphasis in how it works. In other words, how it was created, and how it is governed.
The Texas government is a complex system whose ultimate purpose is to serve its citizens. Oftentimes, its complexity in certain aspects causes problems in its efficiency in serving. The way the Texas Constitution is written, how local governments run, the judicial, legislative, and executive branches’ efficiency, as well as Texas public policy and fiscal policy result in a government that is not set up to best serve its citizens.
The United States Constitution is one of the most used documents in American History, as it is the foundation of American democracy. Within the constitution, the tenth amendment grants, “…The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Thus, Texas also has a Constitution, which outlines important powers within the state, itself. Both of these documents are extremely important to understand together, but to also understand their differences. Some examples of the differences between the Texas State Constitution and the United States Constitution include, the powers of the President and the Governor, the varying Legislative sessions,
Capital punishment is not an effective punishment or deterrent for murder or any crime for various reasons. To many prisoners, being detained in a prison is much more of a punishment than death as is it a constant, conscious deprivation of liberty and rights. This idea is represented though US Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh who claimed after dropping his appeals against his death sentence that he would rather die than...
Texas, being the second largest state in the United States, has a very large and ethnically varied population. Since 1850, Texas has had more of a population growth in every decade than that of the entire population of the United States. Texas' population is growing older as the people of the post World War II reach their middle ages. It's estimated that the people over the age of 64 in Texas will more than double by the year 2020 in Texas. Four out of every ten Texans are either African American or Hispanic with the remainder predominately white. There are a small but very rapidly growing number of Asians and fewer than 70,000 Native Americans. The diverse set of ethnic groups in Texas causes a big impact on laws and legislature in Texas.
Texas the second largest state in the nation has seen a boom in its population over the past decade, which presents both challenges and opportunities for state politicians, such as creating and modifying the state’s current water plan. Texas’ population growth was only second behind California with an increase of 4.3 million people between 2000 and 2010. (Tannahill) The increase in the state’s population growth rate is due to both a natural population increase, whereby live births exceed deaths, and immigration. Compared to the rest of the nation Texas has one of the lowest cost of living expenses in the nation, making it an affordable and attractive option for immigrants from all over the world. Although, most people would see the lower cost of living as a valuable resource, it also has a draw back. Texas which shares a border with Mexico has the largest Stretch of Border between the United States and Mexico. The United States and Mexico border is more 1,900 miles long, in which Texas has more than 1,254 miles...
In other words, Texas does not levy and individual income tax, instead the revenue is largely generated through property and sales taxes. Property taxes like your house, a place you own, or where your business is at, those are in some way ‘local taxes’ since the state is the one who is in charge of them. There are two type of taxes, progressive and regressive; the progressive taxes take a larger porcentage of income from taxpayers as their income rises (What is, web). Regressive taxes is the exact opposite, the tax is not based on ability to pay. Texas has one of the most regressive tax systems in the US, the reason? Because of their state taxes, where everyone pays the same tax rate regardless of their income. Inside Texas, however, the state’s tax system is not universally beloved. Although few are calling for Texas to impose its own income tax, the way the state employs property, sales and business taxes to finance services, particularly education, draws criticism and debate across the political spectrum (Batheja, web). Also, some critics say shifting away from income taxes and toward sale taxes puts a greater burden on poor people, who at the end would pay a higher percentage of their income to taxes that wealthy ones do(Dealer, web). In other words, the lower class is always the more affected by this type of taxes (regressive), because the way taxes
Many ponder the idea of federal taxes and whether the wealthy deserve to pay a higher percentage rate of their overall income. That is, they argue that because our society needs more equality and a lower national budget deficit, taxes on the rich must be raised. This specific topic has been discussed for decades, and due to the severely different perspectives, it is unclear whether the two sides will ever come to an agreement. President Barack Obama and much of the Democratic Party strongly lean towards raising taxes on the rich, while the conservatives and the Republican Party heavily lean towards a more balanced flat tax. However, after extensive research and focus on what would be best for the equality of individuals, the nation and its economy, this paper will firmly prove that the top one percent should not be taxed any more than they are today.
The United States tax system is in complete disarray. Republicans and Democrats agree that the current tax code is complex, unfair, and costly. The income tax system is so complex; the IRS publishes 480 tax forms and 280 forms to explain the 480 forms (Armey 1). The main reason the tax system is so complex is because of the special preferences such as deductions and tax credits. Complexity in the current tax system forces Americans to spend 5.4 billion hours complying with the tax code, which is more time than it takes to manufacture every car, truck and van produced in the United States (Armey 1). Time is not the only thing that is lost with the current tax system; Americans also lose great deal of money complying with the tax code. Resources that are currently wasted on record keeping, filing forms, learning the tax code, litigation, and tax avoidance. The cost of complying with the current tax code totals about $200 billion annually, or $700 for every man, woman, and child in America (Armey 1). The overwhelming consensus that the current tax system is inadequate has ignited the search for tax reform. There are numerous proposals for tax reform; one particular proposal brought forth by various conservatives is the idea of national flat rate income tax. The idea is to replace the current income tax with a single rate that everyone pays.
Governing California is no easy task. California’s size, growth in population, and diversity are advantages and disadvantages at the same time. With Arnold new in the chair, Californian’s were looking for a new face, a new approach to things, and maybe sometimes, that is not the way to go. One problem is politics by initiative. It is interesting ...
Texas is an intricate state with deep roots embedded in limited government authority. Almost all, Texans, favor the limited government between citizens and state. The two most important cultures in Texas are individualistic and traditionalistic culture. Individualistic views are summoned by limited government and that politics are the root of malicious acts, and is usually responded with negative reactions from the community. The individualistic cultures’ vision is egotistical for ones self-interest. The individualistic culture is viewed as priority in private independent business rather that those of the community as a whole. Unlike individualistic views, traditionalistic culture is motioned by conservatism. This cultures vision is supported by the common wealth of society’s privileged. Its beliefs are usually of distrust in its bureaucracy. Traditionalistic culture maintains an obligation to its family hierarchy. The traditionalistic subculture has a lower voting turn out rate compared to the opposition. These distinctive cultures were bestowed upon Texans in the 1800’s, when Texas was changing into a diverse and demographically society. Individualistic and traditionalistic cultures are the outline of ideology and certainty to the way Texas government is administrated. This has a huge impact on the way the Texas structures its government and why people support such a structure. And Texas is viewed as both subcultures.
The Constitution of the United States and the Texas Constitution share many similarities. They also have important differences due to different attitudes about what the role of government should be. It is important to know the limits of the state’s power as it can help us better understand our role as a Texas citizen.
When it comes to discussions of California and Texas, the two biggest and most populated states in the country, there are many common factors that they share with one another, however there are many more differences. In similarity, Texas and California both have a sunny climate, a diverse population, a long coast and are well known for their oil resources. However, the contrast is in the governance of the two states. Similarly, Texas is run by “makers” and California is run by “takers”.
Above all else, capital punishment should be morally justified in extreme situations because it will have a deterrent effect. Many criminals seem to be threatened more by the thought of death rather than a long-term prison sentence. If a criminal is sentenced to twenty-five years in prison then he/she knows that all the necessities needed to survive for those twenty-five years, including food, water, shelter, and even a possible chance of release will be pro...