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Assignment:

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Allocation of Funds says a lot about what we value. The State of Texas receives tax money from you and I primarily through sales tax and property tax. What they do with our money is important.

Your bank account could be very telling. If I want to see what you prioritize one of the most important ways to find that out is to look at how you spend your money. That is exactly what we are going to do with the State of Texas bank account. This week, we will look at a surplus of money that we made possible. What are they going to do with the extra cash?

Questions:

• What is the main argument presented by the author in this week's reading or video?
• How does the author support their argument? Identify key supporting elements.
• In your own words, what is the fundamental conflict between democracy and the economy, as highlighted in the material?
• How does money play a role in this conflict, impacting democratic principles like participation, an informed populace, and equality?
• Who are the key stakeholders involved in the issues discussed (legislators, interest groups, the public, industry, etc.)?
• Evaluate whether these stakeholders are representing public interests or special interests. Provide specific examples to support your assessment.
• If you were to explain the main points of the article or video to a friend, how would you fill in this sentence: "Until I read/watched this, I never knew...."?
• Identify aspects of the material that surprised you or prompted further consideration. Explain the significance of these moments and why they made you rethink certain perspectives.