The Legislative Branch and Public Policy · The Legislative Process
The Budgetary Process as Moral Choice
Analyzing how federal spending reflects national priorities and the ethical implications of fiscal policy.
Key Questions
- 1What would a just policy look like for allocating limited federal resources?
- 2What is the government's role in managing the national debt for future generations?
- 3Who should decide which social programs are essential and which are discretionary?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Eco.12.9-12C3: D2.Civ.13.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch and Public Policy
Period: The Legislative Process
Suggested Methodologies
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