What This Document Is
This is the eighth assignment packet for Brigham Young University-Idaho’s American Government (POLSC 110) course. It requires students to answer questions based on a film about the U.S. national debt and budget deficit, and to propose a national budget allocation. Completed assignments are submitted via I-Learn.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for students enrolled in POLSC 110. It’s designed to assess understanding of key concepts related to U.S. fiscal policy, including national debt, budget deficits, entitlement programs, and the economic impact of government spending and taxation. It is due as part of the course’s regular grading schedule.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This packet itself does not *teach* the concepts; it *tests* comprehension of material presented in the course and the accompanying film. Students will need to have already engaged with the course content to successfully complete it.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: a series of short-answer questions based on the “Ten Trillion and Counting” film, covering topics like the definition of a budget deficit, the sources of U.S. debt, and the potential consequences of a balanced budget amendment. It also includes a budget allocation exercise where students propose spending percentages for education, transportation, and health/welfare. This preview only provides a glimpse of the questions asked and the assignment structure. It does *not* include the film itself, answers to the questions, or the full budget allocation exercise.
