3.3 Quick Shut Down

1. What action (or lack of action) caused the government shut down?

Congress did not pass a government funding law before the old one expired. Their failure was due to Democrats insisting on withholding support for funding bills unless there were deportation protections for DREAMers while Republicans refused to include such measures.

2. In a shutdown, which government functions continue? Which ones stop?

Many functions like military and law enforcement and social security continue to make sure society does not collapse. Nonessential functions as determined by the government, often jobs like managing parks and memorials, will cease, and workers are furloughed.

3. How were Democrats able to force Republicans to address the DACA issue?

Democratic votes are required to pass the government funding, so by refusing their votes until DACA was addressed, Democrats forced Republicans to address the issue.

4. Why were some Democrats eager to end the shut down so quickly?

Keeping the government shut down would make them appear as political losers and could cost their reelections for being blamed. Also, continuing the shutdown after the weekend into the week would hurt more furloughed workers.

(article: https://www.vox.com/2018/1/22/16918686/government-shutdown-why-what)

5. In the funding agreement, what changes were made to Children's Health Insurance Program?

The funding for CHIP has been secured for 6 more years.

6. What promises did Democrats get from the Senate Majority Leader?

Mitch McConnell verbally promised a vote on DACA.

7. Why was this shutdown seen as a "loss" for Democrats?

They appear to have caved in and given up on their demands on DACA, showing weakness. They may lose the support of DACA recipients as they lose hope in the party.

8. Why was this shutdown seen as a "win" for President Trump?

Trump did not get involved as Democrats hoped he would, and the government reopened without any major concessions from him or his party.

(article: https://www.vox.com/2018/1/22/16920124/government-shutdown-2018-winners-losers)

9. What % of Democrats blame President Trump for the shut down?

62%

10. What % of Republicans blame Democrats for the shut down?

85%

(article: https://www.vox.com/2018/1/23/16924482/shutdown-poll-blame-republicans-democrats)

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