Web Activity 1

Summarize liberal and conservative views on a constitutional requirement to balance the federal budget. For the liberal position, go to www.brookings.edu. For the conservative position, go to www.cato.org. There is much to choose from at both sites.

Web Activity 2

What is the future of Social Security? You can find information about this at www.ssa.gov. Click "Budget and Performance" and see the Trustee's Report. During what year does the Social Security Administration anticipate a reduction from scheduled benefit payments?