Shutdown the wall or the government?
WHat Percent of Americans think that, “President Trump should not compromise on the border wall even if it means a government shutdown.”?
How accurate was your prediction?
What story does the data tell?
Why do you think that is?
Describe two consequences of this.
How does party affiliation impact opinion on this issue?
If you had to choose, “President Trump should compromise on the border wall to prevent gridlock,” or, “President Trump should not compromise on the border wall even if it means a government shutdown.” Which would you choose and why?
Respond to this scenario: President Trump personally wants to shut down the government if that’s what it takes to build his wall, but after he reads the poll results above he decides that the people have spoken and he should not build his wall if it risks shutting down the government. Explain whether this action make him more of a trustee or a delegate.
REspond to the following scenario. Trump builds his wall which adds billions of dollars to the national debt. What would a fiscal conservative say about this?
Explain how shutting down the government in order to build the wAll is an example of checks and balances.
What specific Constitutional presidential power allows the president to Build a Border wall?
What specific Constitutional presidential power allows the president to shut down the government?
What specific Constitutional Congressional power allows the congress to fund a Border wall?
What specific Constitutional Congressional power allows the Congress to shut down the government?
President Trump, Vice President Pence, Senate Leader Schumer, and (probable future) Speaker of the House Pelosi met in the White house to discuss the potential border wall funding impasse and government shutdown. At the meeting, Donald trump said, "I'll be the one to shut it down. I will take the mantle. And I will shut it (The Government) down for border security." IF the government is shut down who do you think will be blamed?
Claim: after meeting with donald trump about the government shut down, Nancy Pelosi said, "This Trump shutdown, this temper tantrum he seems to want to throw, will not get him his wall," Based on what you know about American government and politics, explain whether you believe that she is correct.
Describe How political party affiliation impact views on the border wall/government shutdown.
In general, how do Americans think President trump is doing on immigration and border policy?*
In general, how do YOu think President trump is doing on immigration and border policy?
