It is hard for an uneducated person who does not pay attention to government, during non-election years, to truly give a responsible vote when time comes.  These people also get angry when they unexpectedly have to obey new laws or pay higher taxes.  The problem is that these type of people are all over America.  These people bash the government because it is "cool" without understanding or even making an effort to know what's going on in the country.  The disassociation with the government is the reason that these people are unhappy with the government.  I think that if people would stay more educated about congressional actions, then much more support would come.  In George Washington's farewell address, he warned the nation to avoid political factions.  Today in congress we see why he warned us about this.  We are not getting anything done because congressmen are refusing to vote for a policy that the opposite side came up with.  The problem is not our system of government alone, nor is it the politicians, but rather that we as Americans must unite like the original 13 colonies for the better good of America.  We must put aside our party affiliations and do the right thing.  The uninformed American must also become informed so they can become a better citizen.