Introduction The federal budget is used to predict and control revenue and spending. It also expresses the president's policies and priorities. The federal budget is just like a household budget, however, in that overspending leads to deficits. All annual deficits added together equal the national debt. Over the years, economists and other concerned citizens pose the same questions: How much debt is acceptable? How can we reduce the amount we owe? In this activity, you will analyze how much the debt has grown, and various opinions on how to reduce the debt.
Destination Title: Public Agenda: The Federal Budget
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