Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch.16: Government Budgets and Fiscal Policy: Government Spending
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify U.S. budget deficit and surplus trends over the past five decades and Explain the differences between the U.S. federal budget, and state and local budgets.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Brunei: Government
Read about the government of Brunei, which is controlled by the Sultan for the good of its people. You can find out about the judiciary in addition to how the government spends its money to help the population. From the U.S. State Dept....
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Follow the Money
This site provides information on how money is spent and received in state government. It bills itself as an "independent source of information on campaign contributions in state politics for reporters, researchers and the general public."
CNN
Cnn Money: Debt Ceiling
This slideshow explains what the debt ceiling is and how it impacts the government of the United States.
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Tx Transparency: Sources of Revenue: State Taxes in Texas 1977 2014 [Pdf]
This in-depth publication is intended as a quick guide to the history and current status of Texas state revenue sources.
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Fas Texas: Public Education Funding in Texas
A nice overview with fast facts about Texas Public Education funding complete with graphs and bulleted explanations.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Jesse 'The Body' Wants to Give Money Away!
During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...
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Texas Transparency: Taxes and Revenue: Where the Money Comes From
With these data visualization resources, sources of state government revenue are easily accessible. See a large array of data, providing the tools needed to drill down to specific information and see trends in action.
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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The Texas Economy: Texas School Funding at a Glance
See the breakdown of Texas public school revenues including local, state, and federal monies. Totals for these revenue sources include state spending not reported by school districts, such as state purchases of textbooks.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: The Reach of Congressional Power
Read about the privileges and powers exercised by Congress from a constitutional law perspective. Includes examples of many cases which have tested the limits of Congressional power in the history of the United States. Many links to...
US Senate
Joint Economic Committee
The Joint Economic Committee, composed of memebers from both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, reviews economic conditions and recommends improvements in economic policy. The content of the website includes...
Digital History
Digital History: Herbert Hoover and the Depression [Pdf]
Herbert Hoover was a very smart man, but could not save the United States from the Great Depression. Read about his philosophy of government, helping those large coprorations which needed government assistance, and helping individuals...
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Texas Transparency: Revenue by Source for Fiscal Year 2018
Ever wondered where a state the size of Texas gets all its revenue? Look no longer. Here is a table of all state tax collections organized by major tax.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Dumptown, Usa: Making a Ton of Difference
The amount of trash produced in the United States is mounting with each passing year. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult and costly to handle trash disposal. Recycling is considered a key solution to the garbage problem....