3.3 “Quick Shut Down”

1. What action (or lack of action) caused the government shut down?
The government shut down because Congress failed to pass a new government funding law before the previous one expired.
2. In a shutdown, which government functions continue? Which ones stop?
In a government shutdown, military and law enforcement still occur as well as anything deemed essential, but anything deemed not essential like the EPA or WIC is shutdown.
3. How were Democrats able to force Republicans to address the DACA issue?
The Democrats forced them to address DACA by withholding their support of the government funding bill.
4. Why were some Democrats eager to end the shut down so quickly?
They were eager to end the shut down quickly because many are facing a tough reelection in majority red states and understood that a government shutdown on behalf of DACA was a political loser.
5. In the funding agreement, what changes were made to Children's Health Insurance Program?
The program received guaranteed funding for the next six years.
6. What promises did Democrats get from the Senate Majority Leader?
The Senate Majority Leader promised to a vote for a bill to address the DREAMers status.
7. Why was this shutdown seen as a "loss" for Democrats?
While they did not lose, it was seen as a loss because their cave into reopening the government gave leverage to the Republicans who never really intended to address the status.
8. Why was this shutdown seen as a "win" for President Trump?
It was seen as a win for Trump because by staying out of the fight, he managed to avoid the issue for now.
9.  What % of Democrats blame President Trump for the shut down?
62% blamed Trump for the shutdown.
10. What % of Republicans blame Democrats for the shut down?

85% blamed the Democrats for the shutdown.

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