1. a) What does the acronym DOGE stand for?
b) What is the purpose of this department?

2. a) Who did President-elect Trump choose to head this commission?
b) How much will they be paid?

3. a) What is the total federal spending budget for 2024?
b) Where does the government get the money to fund government spending?
c) What was the federal government's revenue for 2024? (How much tax money did the government collect from Americans in 2024?)

4. What problem do opponents have with Elon heading this commission (with Vivek)?

5. What timeframe did President-elect Trump set for the work of DOGE?

6. How will DOGE provide maximum transparency?

7. Re-read paragraphs 7, 9, 15, 20-21. What is your reaction to Trump's position on government spending?
a) Is it a bad thing to want to make government agencies more efficient?
b) Should "public servants" have jobs for life?
Explain your answers.

CHALLENGE: Ask a parent:
A) Have you ever said when dealing with a government agency (e.g. DMV, IRS, Social Security, even the USPS) "This place is the model of efficiency. I wish all private companies were run as well!"?
B) Do you think Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will do a good job with DOGE?
Please explain your answers.