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Can Presidents "Make or Break" an Economy?: Debt Ceiling

Can Presidents "Make or Break" an Economy?: Debt Ceiling

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the impact of the Trump administration's policies on the stock market, highlighting tax cuts and stimulus measures. It explains the concept of government debt and the debt ceiling, emphasizing the difference between personal and government debt. The video also covers the suspension of the debt ceiling in 2019 and its potential consequences if not raised again, including government shutdowns and economic instability.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How has the American economy changed since 2001, and what does this mean for government debt capacity?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the implications of the government having a 'no limit credit card' as mentioned in the text.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What might happen if the government loses access to enough money to make repayments?

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