Examining How Political Beliefs Influence Economic Decisions

In this economics activity, students will analyze a political cartoon to examine how beliefs influence economic decisions.

POLITICAL BELIEFS AND THE FEDERAL BUDGET CARTOON

Quizizz ACTIVITY

ReadyAssessments: Examining How Political Beliefs Influence Economic Decisions

EXAMINING HOW POLITICAL BELIEFS INFLUENCE ECONOMIC DECISIONS QUESTIONS

EXAMINING HOW POLITICAL BELIEFS INFLUENCE ECONOMIC DECISIONS ANSWER KEY

This individual activity asks students to review a political cartoon and answer questions that help them examine what they know about politics. Political beliefs and philosophies can differ greatly within the nation, within a state, within an organization, and even within families. Those differences influence how the political system works and can lead to a variety of outcomes that affect the overall economy. To complete this activity, students should follow the instructions below:

1. Review the cartoon on slide 2 of the “Political Beliefs and the Federal Budget” PowerPoint.
2. Then, play the Quizizz Activity, worksheet, or ReadyAssessments Activity about the political process.
3. Review the answer key