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Fiscal Responsibility

You believe that prudent management of government finances leads to economic stability, reduced debt, and sustainable growth for the nation.

Fiscal responsibility is a political ideology that emphasizes the prudent and efficient use of government revenue sources and the control of government spending. It advocates for balanced budgets, reduction of public debt, and the avoidance of budget deficits. This ideology is rooted in the belief that governments should not spend more than their income and should avoid unnecessary debt.

The history of fiscal responsibility as a political ideology can be traced back to the classical liberal tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, thinkers like Adam Smith and Dav…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What do you think are the effects of personal financial stress on a student's academic performance?

 @9KDS955 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel like a student would not be able to perform at the best of their ability when they are always worried about tuition because they won't be able to pay it.

 @9KDRRJ9answered…2yrs2Y

More money = higher chance to succeed unfortunately

 @9KDSFXD from California  answered…2yrs2Y

its important for students to succeed and be given the patience for that goal.

 @9KDRXW8 from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

The effects have to be too worried about school and how youre gonna pay for school at the same time

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your opinion, what personal sacrifices are acceptable to avoid debt?

 @9KDS3YG from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

No one should have to sacrifice time with friends/family or live a subpar life in order to avoid debt if they have a job.

 @9KHLLPB from Virginia  disagreed…2yrs2Y

There's a reason they're in debt. They have to live with their choices even if it negatively effects their life.

 @9KDRYBRDemocrat from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Make smart choices and not take out a bunch of loans if you cant it off.

 @9KDTGW8Socialist from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

It’s incredibly messed up that some people have to sacrifice their well-being and their entire social life to escape/avoid debt, especially with college debt. People should not have to go through things like that.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What measures do you take when you want to save for a big purchase?

 @9JJPN4L from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Just save my money put it in my savings and add more money to the savings to buy whatever the big purchase I want to buy

 @9JJPBDKIndependence from South Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I save up money , work hard and do a budget. I also see if it is useful for me to use in the future.

 @9JJNW67 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I save just bit of my payment and put it of to the side and I keep building more money towards it

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you prioritize government spending if you were in charge of the budget?

 @9HCWG5K  from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

Cut funding to the military, raise taxes on the rich and close tax loopholes, reverse Trump-era tax cuts, and invest in renewable energy and infrastructure renewal and expansion with a particular focus on Trains.

 @9HCWRM5 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I would prioritize government spending on Welfare and Healthcare, and decrease spending on the U.S. military budget.

 @9HCW3HG from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Collectivization and massive government spending for individual stimulation. Socialism

 @9HCWVLYIndependent from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

I would maintain the current spending for the military, but raise taxes on the rich, close tax loopholes, reverse Trump-era tax cuts, focus on healthcare

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's more important for a government to fund: space exploration or infrastructure, and why?

 @9HYQ2GQ from Hawaii  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel as if infrastructure is probably important as of right now in this case, space exploration could be more important to our future but as of right now I feel as we have to make sure our buildings are stable and with that extra money instead of building more and using more space we could build off what we had and all the burnt down or houses broken down from torandos and hurricanes can be fixed for people to live in which means less homeless on the street.

 @9HYYQFV from Tennessee  agreed…2yrs2Y

For me Space exploration isn't something that I need every day, but infrastructure is something that I need every day.

 @9HYRMHY from New Jersey  commented…2yrs2Y

First, apply what we know can be done here on Earth before discovering what can be done on the Moon or Mars.

 @9HYQ584Libertarian from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Infrastucture, because space is cool, but it does not have the same influence and impact on our everyday lives. We are not at a point technologically where space exploration can be considered to be beneficial.

 @9HZKCV5 from Nevada  agreed…2yrs2Y

Space will take years to explore and even decades so it will take forever to explore and get even a little bit of benefits out of it.

 @9HYQJ4N from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

although space exploration can be incredibly helpful and interesting. I think for funding the money at least for a little bit should be spent on infrastructures in our economy to help alleviate some other economic suffering.

 @9HYPZTQ from Hawaii  answered…2yrs2Y

space exploration. the world already has a lot of buildings and roads taking up the world.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What have you learned from observing your community's financial decisions during a crisis?

 @9HTMFYP from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

a community's financial decisions are really important, especially during a crisis. During a crisis, like a natural disaster or a pandemic, it's even more important for individuals and communities to practice fiscal responsibility. This means making smart choices with money and resources to help the community stay afloat.

 @9HTM98WProgressive from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

Panic is bad for communities as too much faith is put into one person

 @9HTLRQM  from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Pumping money into the system only increases inflation making any financial aid useless since everyone receives the aid.

 @9HTM73CDemocratanswered…2yrs2Y

What I have learned from my community's financial decisions is that high income people have a lot to show on their properties.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you cope with the moral dilemma of cutting a community program to balance a budget?

 @9HX7TFNDemocrat from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Find another way to fund the program whether through a sales tax or some form of revenue. Cuts to community programs are always a bad thing.

 @9HXD2FZ from New York  disagreed…2yrs2Y

The inability of the government to balance its budget suggests poor structuring of government expenditures and poor accountability of the return on government investment including in community programs. If effective and return-investing alternatives ways of maintaining a community program are not feasible, the government must determine what expenses are best to preserve and figure out ways to use the tax system to incentivize private industry to invest where the government has been forced to retreat.

 @9HX7DRKanswered…2yrs2Y

I wouldn't mind it as long cutting that community program doesn't cause any social or economical problems.

 @9HX7HR6 from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

I would make sure the community is okay with it before going behind the public's back.

 @9HX7F76 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it's dumb if the government is having so many problems with the budget they should cut from the military and NASA spending our funding is unbalanced and needs review asap.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How do you feel about governments borrowing money to fund immediate needs or emergencies?

 @9HF2WTCLibertarian from Wyoming  answered…2yrs2Y

This makes sense, but it needs to be heavily regulated and not just whoopdydoo whatever the frick.

 @9HF36XH from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't like it ; it would only put us more in dept

 @9HF6WPM from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it is fine as long as you pay the debt back in a timely manner I don't see the problem in doing it.

 @9HF73RW from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Governments should be more efficient with the funds that taxpayers already give them. The risky and excessive spending by the government should have consequences.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you decide when to save your money and when to invest in experiences, like a concert or trip?

 @9HX732GDemocrat from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

If I need a break I might invest in an experience but I try to save money until I’m burnt out

 @9HX7297 from Oklahoma  answered…2yrs2Y

I save all the time. However I still live paycheck to paycheck because of my expenses. I don't really go to trips or concerts,

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways has personal or family financial stability influenced your future aspirations or educational goals?

 @9LJ7RFT from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

financial stability helps me to achieve those future aspirations and educational goals

 @9LJ764LPeace and Freedom from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

Growing up with parents that couldn't/ didn't want to go to college I've grown to become the same and just seeking to find something that is easy and pays enough. Though there are still aspirations for me to go to college.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's your process for deciding whether to spend on a quality item versus saving by buying something less expensive?

 @9JMQB6FDemocrat from Kansas  answered…2yrs2Y

In general, I would rather have a quality item that would last longer and work better than saving by getting something less expensive, however, that is not always possible or realistic. Additionally, with the prices of EVERYTHING increasing, it is even more difficult to invest in quality.

 @9JMQ596 from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it is important to decide on whether this is an item that I need or if it is not. Also how good is the quality item that I am purchasing or if it is something that doesn't necessarily need to be high quality?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might the financial habits of those around you influence your own spending and saving behaviors?

 @9JJSZ5X from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I don’t think they have much influence. Obviously if someone goes broke right in front of you, you’re gonna be more cautious about your spending habits, but spending/ saving is more about personal philosophy and preference.

 @9JJSDZ3 from Washington D.C.  answered…2yrs2Y

The urge to keep up with your peers is often there even if not always acted upon.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might you persuade a friend or family member to adopt more fiscally responsible habits?

 @9JQKDC5 from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

Save more and prioritize your own health before purchasing entertainment objects

 @9JQK8NBPeace and Freedom from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

telling them to do what is the right thing to do. and make the right decision

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could choose a new school program to fund with a tight budget, what would it be and why?

 @9JJTDLG from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

chess club that can have chess meets with other schools that lead to competitions. This club can help kids learn strategies, and problem solving, as well as thinking ahead. which can help kids learn that the moves they make have consequences, and patience.

 @9JJRZ4G from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be the mentor program specifically in low income schools.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you feel more responsible to manage your finances effectively knowing that your government might be in debt?

 @9KDR3Q8Republican from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

I do not care because I live in a capitalist country

 @9KDQX3Y from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

I find it important that we have fiscal responsibility because we should try hard to get rid of debt

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should individuals save money for personal emergencies or rely on credit; what's your take?

 @9J8Z98YProgressive from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

individuals should save within their means for personal emergencies

 @9J7QN2Q from Oregon  answered…2yrs2Y

We should save money because relying on credit is stupid

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you feel there are areas in your life where you could practice greater financial responsibility?

 @9HQKJ36Peace and Freedom from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

yes I do think in my life there are spots where I practice financial responsibilitys

 @9HQKGTL from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes I believe that they can start to teach that in schools.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you approach dividing a fixed weekly allowance between immediate pleasures and future necessities?

 @9KF2LS4 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Aim to set aside at least 20% for future necessities, but simultaneously recognising that the world has gone to hell and sometimes one needs ice cream to cope

 @9KF2KS8 from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

Necessities and holding back money just in case of future emergencies should be more important than temporary things.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What lessons have you learned from observing how adults handle finances during challenging economic times?

 @9KDSBRN from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

During challenging economic times many adults buy more things and foods that last longer, they use their money smarter, and tend to eat out less or buy miscellaneous things

 @9KDSB3FWomen’s Equalityanswered…2yrs2Y

adults usily handle finances by using the money oon billls

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What consequences can you envision from a government consistently spending more than it earns?

 @9HPSYGK  from New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

The consequences could be a government in large amounts of debt and a possible recession.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If faced with a choice, would you allocate more of your budget to healthcare or education, and why?

 @9HXZYPSPeace and Freedom from California  answered…2yrs2Y

yes i would because health care should be something just given as we need medical and educational support

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What would you do if your allowance or salary didn't cover all your monthly expenses?

  @DirtHutCaver2023Libertarian  from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

Idk what Fiscal Responsibility is or means, but I would probably just drop whichever expenses are least important, and not get those things that time.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways do you think financial decisions made by adults today will affect your future?

 @9HH5LVQcommented…2yrs2Y

Spending billions of dollars on a wall is actually so dumb, when there is actual economic issues that need to be addressed before even considering to 'build a wall'

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you decide what financial habits to keep and which to change when moving from high school to college?

 @9L3WVQTGreen from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

You should almost never go into debt for anything. You don't need nearly as much as you think you need. You should know where every dollar goes.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways could learning about fiscal responsibility impact the financial decisions you'll make in the next five years?

 @9KLXP3B from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Maybe learn to save your money because the future you will be realy happy that you saved a lot of money so you can live a comfortable life style.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you prioritize your spending when there are many things you want but have a limited budget?

 @9JJSF7Pfrom Virgin Islands  answered…2yrs2Y

simple, if you have a limited budget, don't spend more than you have. Only critical essential stuff is needed.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Is it fair for future generations to inherit the national debt created by us today?

 @9HF39NC from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

Sure, a national debt is different from a personal debt and they'll have way bigger things to worry about

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What role do you believe luck plays in financial success and how do you prepare for unpredictability?

 @9JKJ6SW from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

Luck is very relevant in financial success. Some people just end up hitting the jackpot and some people do not.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you share an experience where you felt the consequences of either being financially responsible or irresponsible?

 @9JJS28Y from Tennessee  answered…2yrs2Y

Try to keep the debt to a minimum if possible without ruining other aspects of life.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might you approach a situation where a friend asks to borrow money and you're trying to save up for college?

 @9HWK9S4Republican from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

That I can’t loan them any money unless we do a written agreement that I get paid back before I need the money for college and he pays me back the interest I would lose from it not being in the bank.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When making a purchase, do you consider the long-term benefits or satisfaction over the short-term joy; why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you determine the worth of something that is free but requires your time, which could be spent earning money?

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