Six Principles for Evaluating Legislation
1. Less Government--Does the bill tend to reduce government regulations, size of government, or eliminate entitlements or unnecessary programs?
2. Lower Taxes--Does the bill promote individuals responsibility in spending, or reduce taxes or fees?
3. Personal Responsibility--Does the bill encourage responsible behavior by individuals and families and encourage them to provide for their own health, safety, education, moral fortitude, or general welfare?
4. Individual Freedom--Does the bill increase opportunities to for individuals or families to decide, without hinderance or coercion from governmenthow to conduct their own lives and make personal choices?
5. Stronger Families--Does the bill enhance the traditional American family and its power to rear children without excessive interferrence from the government?
6. Domestic Tranquility, National Defense--Does the bill enhance American security without unduly burdening civil liberty?
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