Assignment task:
1. Building Citizenship:
Drawing Conclusions As a citizen, you should know how the government collects and spends your tax money. Conduct research on an aspect of federal fiscal policy that interests you-perhaps taxation or a particular program. Then write a letter to your representative in Congress, sharing your views on the matter. Building History-Social Science Analysis Skills
2. Identifying Connections: What are economic indicators and how do they influence government action?
3. Explaining Cause and Effect:
Write a paragraph about how the government's monetary and fiscal policies influence the U.S. economy at the national level.
4. Summarizing:
What are some problems with fiscal policy?