In three to four sentences, summarize the overall message within President Obama’s speech.Use what you have learned throughout the lesson to explain why it is important that citizens understand the government’s budget.

Answer:

President Obama’s fiscal goals include lowering the national debt and focusing spending on important priorities, especially education. He believes investing in education will help keep the U.S. economy strong in the future. Citizens should understand the government’s budget because spending decisions affect their taxes and the services available to people. Understanding the budget helps citizens evaluate the government’s choices and priorities.