Death By A Million Cuts

¿What has happened to the ratio of government employees per capita over the past half century?

  1. How accurate was your prediction?

  2. What is the big story with this chart?

  3. What are two causes of the changes displayed in the chart?

  4. What are two consequences of the changes displayed in the chart?

  5. Is the information contained in the chart good or bad news?

  6. List three government jobs that you would like to see cut:

  7. List three government jobs that you would like to see NOT cut:

  8. Write one question you have about this information:

  9. Below, is another chart of some of the specific cuts over the past few years. In the comments section, describe how these cuts might have affected your own life.


Action Extension

Considering the charts above and some of the specific cuts in government employment that have occurred over the past few years, contact your president, governor, mayor, or any public official and share your opinion on the cuts.

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