Government Shutdown: Lessons, Activities, Discussion
April 14, 2026
Introduction In order for the federal government to have the money it needs to function, congress must approve funding bills each year. Earlier this year,
Introduction In order for the federal government to have the money it needs to function, congress must approve funding bills each year. Earlier this year,
Introduction On January 22, 2026, the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization or WHO, an intergovernmental organization that coordinates global responses to
Introduction Wildfires are natural hazards that can actually benefit ecosystems, but they become disasters as they spread to places where people live and work. Air
Introduction In early October 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instated a new policy requiring journalists working out of the Pentagon to receive approval before publishing
Introduction The economy goes through ups and downs, which are parts of the business cycle. A recession happens when the economy gets significantly weaker and
Introduction In the U.S., birthright citizenship means that anyone born in the country and subject to its laws is automatically a citizen. This is a
Introduction In order for the federal government to have the money it needs to function, congress must approve funding bills each year. Earlier this year,
Introduction On January 22, 2026, the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization or WHO, an intergovernmental organization that coordinates global responses to
Introduction Wildfires are natural hazards that can actually benefit ecosystems, but they become disasters as they spread to places where people live and work. Air
Introduction In early October 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instated a new policy requiring journalists working out of the Pentagon to receive approval before publishing
Introduction The economy goes through ups and downs, which are parts of the business cycle. A recession happens when the economy gets significantly weaker and
Introduction In the U.S., birthright citizenship means that anyone born in the country and subject to its laws is automatically a citizen. This is a
Introduction In order for the federal government to have the money it needs to function, congress must approve funding bills each year. Earlier this year,
Introduction On January 22, 2026, the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization or WHO, an intergovernmental organization that coordinates global responses to
Introduction Wildfires are natural hazards that can actually benefit ecosystems, but they become disasters as they spread to places where people live and work. Air
Introduction In early October 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instated a new policy requiring journalists working out of the Pentagon to receive approval before publishing
Introduction The economy goes through ups and downs, which are parts of the business cycle. A recession happens when the economy gets significantly weaker and
Introduction In the U.S., birthright citizenship means that anyone born in the country and subject to its laws is automatically a citizen. This is a