I.  Bellwork: A. Page 287 #37 Questions & Answers B.   Explain in detail the negative impact crowding-out has on the economy.  What occurs when it is difficult for  private businesses and citizens to obtain financing? – 1 paragraph II. Objective: Apply understanding of the concepts and applications of governmental revenue generation and expenditures. Evaluate various […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 286 # 23 & #25 II.  Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence III.   Classwork Free Enterprise Activity 15  Chapter 10 Review IV.  Tomorrow – Chapter 9 & 10 Test […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A A. Construct a formula which shows what needs to happen to cause each of the following: Surplus Deficit Balanced Budget II.  Objective: Distinguish between a surplus, a deficit, the national deficit, and national debt Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A List 2 examples of mandatory expenditures List 2 examples of discretionary expenditures Page 279 Economic Analysis Page 282 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence III.  10.1 & 10.2 […]

I.  Bellwork Page  R35 at the end of the book Q&A 1-4 II. Objectives: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response III.  Any […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 263- Reading Check Q&A Page 265- Reading Check Q&A II.  Objective: Distinguish between a surplus, a deficit, the national deficit, and national debt Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent understanding of an idea or event III.  9.1 & 9.2 […]

I.  Bellwork: A.  More Bridges to Nowhere Q&A What is the article comparing to a bridge to nowhere? What pork spending additions are being identified? Summarize the general message and  the tone of the article. (3-4 sentences) II. Objective: Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and federal governments generate revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III.   Discussion & Notebook Work: Federal Revenue Sources  (Pie Chart) State & Local Revenue Sources […]