Understanding Government Shutdowns

Who is the host of CNN 10 mentioned in the prompt?

• Simone Biles

• Coy Wire

• Jordan Childs

• Washington D.C.

Where did Coy Wire travel to for an interview?

• New York

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

Who did Coy Wire interview in Los Angeles?

• Federal workers

• Simone Biles and Jordan Childs

• U.S. Congress members

• Military personnel

What is the major deadline looming over the U.S. Congress?

• October 1st

• September 30th

• November 1st

• December 31st

What needs to be passed by Congress to avoid a government shutdown?

• A new law

• A spending bill

• A tax reform

• A healthcare plan

When does the government’s new funding year begin?

• September 30th

• October 1st

• November 1st

• December 1st

What happens if Congress doesn’t appropriate the money in time?

• A new election is held

• A government shutdown occurs

• Taxes are increased

• Schools are closed

What does the U.S. Constitution require regarding government spending?

• To spend money on education

• To only spend money appropriated by Congress

• To save money for emergencies

• To spend money on healthcare

What happens to federal agencies during a government shutdown?

• They expand their functions

• They cease all non-essential functions

• They hire more workers

• They increase their budget

Who might have to work without pay during a government shutdown?

• Teachers

• Federal workers and military personnel

• Doctors

• Congress members