Agenda 47

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/agenda-47

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Agenda 47?Includes policies related to climate change and public health
2. What is the development team?Formulated by Donald Trump's presidential campaign
3. What is the notable criticisms?Concerns regarding legality, feasibility, potential inflation, and accusations of authoritarian tendencies
4. How does Agenda 47 want to make changes?It mainly uses executive orders, which are rules the president can write that don't need Congress to agree first.
5. Why do some people worry about Agenda 47?Some think it could give the president too much power, might be hard to follow, and could hurt the economy or make rules too strict.

Manifesto: A public declaration of principles, intentions, and policies, often associated with political movements.
Executive Orders: Formal written orders issued by the President to federal agencies, having the force of law.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.