ocr: The USA: has a: federal democratic. government. Under this system, many: important issues are dealt with by the states. The federal government, for example, does not have a centrali role in education or urban development. Main Political Issues Crime, race andj poverty The USA: has seen its crime rates soar for 20 years.. At the same time parts ofits cities have faced: increasing social problems. The black community, which: makes up 60% oft those living in poor districts, faces particular problems. Bothi rates of criminality and crime victims are higher in the black community than in any other. ...