People's Pie

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Introduction

Welcome to People's Pie, a game that challenges you to balance the funding of important programs with tax rates, and national debt. Can you succeed in keeping your residents satisfied while avoiding a burdensome national debt? Take a piece of People's Pie and find out!

For English Language Learners, this game has a support tool with Spanish translation, voiceover, and glossary. Teachers, check out the iCivics "teach" page to find classroom resources for People's Pie.

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze how federal tax and spending policies impact the national budget and national debt.
2. Explain how corporate, income, and payroll taxes support the economy as a government function.
3. Describe various projects and services provided by federal taxes.
4. Explain how federal departments request funding for discretionary projects within their department.

Game Features:
1. Set taxes and retirement age over a three-year period.
2. Weigh various policies and funding needs across the federal government.
3. Assess policy pitches to determine funding commitments.
4. Review your proposed annual budget and make tough decisions to achieve a balance or surplus.
5. Manage public approval, as each decision you make has an impact.

Join People's Pie, and show your leadership skills while learning about federal tax and spending policies.