Fiscal Policy Answers

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Which goals are you required to meet in this situation? Check all that apply.I cannot raise taxes.I must cut Social Security by 20 percent.I can increase the deficit by 10 percent.I must shrink the budget deficit.I cannot cut Medicare spending.I am required to increase military spending by 20 percent.

A
I cannot raise taxes.
B
I must cut Social Security by 20 percent.
C
I can increase the deficit by 10 percent.
D
I must shrink the budget deficit.
E
I cannot cut Medicare spending.
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I am required to increase military spending by 20 percent.
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Sample response: I chose to make cuts to income security, education, and health spending. I needed to make cuts to programs that were receiving the largest amounts of federal funding. These cuts were necessary to meet the president's budgetary promises.

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Answer this question before making any changes to spending percentages.According to the 2012 budget, which two functions received the most spending?international affairsnational defensetransportationSocial Securityincome security

A
international affairs
B
national defense
C
transportation
D
Social Security
E
income security
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Answer this question before making any changes to spending percentages.According to the 2012 budget, which two functions received the least spending? international affairsnational defensetransportationSocial Securityincome security

A
international affairs
B
national defense
C
transportation
D
Social Security
E
income security
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Which factors did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

A
a description of the three largest cuts I made
B
an explanation of why I made the cuts
C
an explanation of how I met the president’s goals

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Fiscal Policy Answers — PMHS Civics Q2