Khan Academy: Deficits and Debts

Leave your class with a clear understanding of the difference between the federal deficit and debt, the effects of raising the debt ceiling in order to fund borrowing costs, and the risks of defaulting on governmental obligations, such...

Learn the basics of the deficit, debt and debt ceiling and what happens if the government defaults on its obligations in this Kahn Academy video. [9:57]

In this video, learn about the distinction between deficits and debts, as well as the pros and cons of deficits. [7:40]

This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses executive and legislative disagreements with the Supreme Court. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...

In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to deficits and debts. This lesson focuses on deficit spending and the national debt. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses formal and informal powers of the US President . This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...

This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses technology and communication from the US President. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...

This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over discretionary and rule-making authority. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...