Government Budget

Listed below are the instructions for the Fiscal Ship Simulation:

1. Begin the simulation by launching the Fiscal Ship Simulation (included in the resources section for this week).
2. Click “New Game”, enter a unique Username.
3. Select three Personal Goals from the list of 10 Governing Goals.
4. Make selections from each bundle of policy choices until you have met your three Personal Goals.

1. Review and select policy choices; then, read the explanations and arguments for and against those choices to build a well-rounded perspective.

1. 1. Scroll through all 17 bundles so you have the chance to enact all the policies that will help you reach your goals.  (Note: You also have the option of removing a Personal Goal.)
   2. Remember, your grade in the course does not depend on how well you do in the simulation.

1. Click the Submit/Finalize button at the bottom of the screen, when you are done making decisions, to view the impacts of your policies, the biggest revenue raisers, and spending cuts.
2. View other reports such as View Your Results on Other Goals and View My Plan.
3. Print or make a PDF of the My Plan document before you leave the simulation, by clicking the print icon in the upper right of the screen.

Be sure to incorporate the readings and the simulation experience to develop a presentation for your government entity that evaluates the impacts of governing goals and policy choices on budgets.

Be sure your presentation addresses the following:

• Explain your objectives in the simulation
• Describe the policy choices made and the results which you obtained.
• Reflect on the trade-offs, priorities, and challenges.
• Provide outlook on the impact of debt and deficits.
• Provide specific examples where appropriate.

Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)
Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide

References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.

The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations, and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

When applicable, conduct a Turnitin pre-check and then upload your completed assignment and click the Submit to Dropbox button.