One Size Fits All? Reflecting on the Role of Government
Lesson Plan | Nine different activities for considering the role of government and political ideology.
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The who, what, where, when, why and how of a government shutdown.
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Considering how federal money is spent at the state and local levels, and making slide presentations on specific programs whose financing will or may be cut.
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What is your reaction to the scandal over the New York congressman's exchanges via social media with women?
View ArticleFill-In | The Federal Debt Ceiling
We removed 20 words, phrases and names from the Times Topics overview about the federal debt ceiling. Can you fill them all in?
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What are the arguments for and against Warren Buffett's position that the mega-rich should bear a greater tax burden?
View Article‘Pass This Jobs Bill’
What specific proposals did Mr. Obama make in a speech to Congress?
View ArticleFailure on Deficit Reduction Plan
Why did the panel find it impossible to come to an agreement?
View ArticleWhat Is Your Reaction to the Rush Limbaugh Controversy?
Student Opinion | Tell us what you think of Mr. Limbaugh's comments, the reactions that followed, and his apology.
View ArticleSenate to Hold Full Debate on Gun Legislation
How did your two senators vote on the motion to allow the full Senate to debate gun legislation next week?
View ArticleOne Size Fits All? Reflecting on the Role of Government
Lesson Plan | Nine different activities for considering the role of government and political ideology.
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown: An Overview
The who, what, where, when, why and how of a government shutdown.
View ArticleGet With the Programs: Exploring the Implications of Federal Budget Cuts
Considering how federal money is spent at the state and local levels, and making slide presentations on specific programs whose financing will or may be cut.
View ArticleShould Anthony Weiner Resign?
What is your reaction to the scandal over the New York congressman's exchanges via social media with women?
View ArticleFill-In | The Federal Debt Ceiling
We removed 20 words, phrases and names from the Times Topics overview about the federal debt ceiling. Can you fill them all in?
View ArticleShould Rich People Have to Pay More Taxes?
What are the arguments for and against Warren Buffett's position that the mega-rich should bear a greater tax burden?
View Article‘Pass This Jobs Bill’
What specific proposals did Mr. Obama make in a speech to Congress?
View ArticleFailure on Deficit Reduction Plan
Why did the panel find it impossible to come to an agreement?
View ArticleWhat Is Your Reaction to the Rush Limbaugh Controversy?
Student Opinion | Tell us what you think of Mr. Limbaugh's comments, the reactions that followed, and his apology.
View ArticleSenate to Hold Full Debate on Gun Legislation
How did your two senators vote on the motion to allow the full Senate to debate gun legislation next week?
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