The phrase "starving the beast" is used to describe
a) the federal government's strategy of taking power away from state governments by imposing an increasingly large number of regulations on their behavior.
b) the Democratic Party's strategy of raising taxes on wealthy individuals in order to pay for social programs that benefit those at the lower end of the income distribution.
c) Congress's strategy of slowly reducing budget appropriations for unpopular programs over the course of many years rather than ending them immediately.
d) the Republican Party's strategy of reducing taxes and increasing deficits in order to win support for federal spending cuts.
Answer (2)
The phrase "starving the beast" refers to the Republican strategy of reducing taxes and increasing deficits to create pressure for federal spending cuts. This approach has historical roots in the policies of the Reagan administration during the 1980s. By limiting government revenue, proponents believe it forces the government to reevaluate its spending priorities.
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The phrase "starving the beast" refers to the Republican strategy of reducing taxes and increasing deficits to push for federal spending cuts. This approach suggests that limiting government revenue forces necessary budget cuts. An example of this strategy can be seen during the Reagan administration with tax cuts leading to increased deficits. ;
