How much involvement should our government have in social programs and personal rights? Does the government have a duty to provide social programs for Americans in need, or would this create a ‘socialist’ state?

How much involvement should our government have in social programs and personal rights? Does the government have a duty to provide social programs for Americans in need, or would this create a ‘socialist’ state? Is our current government and polices too influenced by corporate funding? You will write an essay on one of the two topics options listed below. Support your answer with evidence from the selections readings this week, as well as a minimum of one other scholarly source.
Your paper needs to be a minimum of 500 words.