Learners follow the step-by-step process the U.S. Government uses for creating the federal budget. The topics of budget surpluses and deficits and the federal deficit are covered.
Learners read an extensive explanation of the types of budgets most frequently used by farm operators, whole farm, partial, and enterprise, and complete a brief quiz to test their knowledge. Farm financial standards and ratio calculations are provided. Exercises complete the activity.
In this interactive object, learners change the amount of money received from tax revenue and the amount spent on federal programs as they calculate how fiscal policy affects the gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment, inflation, the annual deficit, the national debt, and interest on the national debt.
Work with your pairs to solve the puzzles. Players guess the phrase and letters. If your team makes too many incorrect guesses, the grim reaper appears. After each puzzle, we will take a brief moment to discuss answers with the entire class. Please do not move on until instructed to do so.Note: Each correct phrase is rewarded 100 points.