1. Describe the program that the California state government has implemented to solve its budget crisis (it spends a lot more money than it takes in in taxes).

2. Who decided to implement this program?

3. How will this program affect individual Californians?

4. How can Californians avoid the withholding increase?

5. Why isn't this program considered a tax increase?

6. a) Do you think this program is a good way to solve the state's budget crisis? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.