{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"28059251","dateCreated":"1286378030","smartDate":"Oct 6, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MsKoltov","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MsKoltov","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1226374965\/MsKoltov-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/jkoltov.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/28059251"},"dateDigested":1532174389,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"How does the federal government impact you?","description":"Based on what you have learned from the page that we created, give one very specific example of how you are impacted by the federal government. In addition, you may respond to other people's comments if it is appropriate.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"28510251","body":"The new health care bill passed by the federal government allows my parents to provide me with health insurance through the age of 26, so I don't have to pay for health insurance until after I am completely done with school.","dateCreated":"1287104920","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"harmstrong...","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/harmstrong...","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1287105051\/harmstrong...-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28511139","body":"In addition to Adam and Aaron, the federal government affects me as well by having taxes. The taxes are taken out of paychecks that people earn, and some say they never get the money back. The money is said to be used to provide safety, as Aaron mentioned, and keep the country safe.","dateCreated":"1287105739","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"sberenson1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sberenson1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28514781","body":"the federal government works to improve the my life as well as every other american. It works to make decisions based on what is best for the people as a whole. Before, in the Articles of confederation when there was no strong government the lack of unity made it difficult to raise enough taxes to support a national army, and organization to pass laws fit for the good of the whole country. With a strong national government, a body of people oversees the whole country to make sure everything is working well. An example of this is one national army assembled and controlled by the national government, this has provided me with security.","dateCreated":"1287109788","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"jzuroff2012","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jzuroff2012","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28514873","body":"I'm Impacted by the feds cause i still have to go to school. We are required to learn about certain things, implanted with specific knowledge that the feds have deemed necessary. Thats just the first thing that comes to mind. I like Steph's comment about taxes because we will always be effected by that, as long as we live here.","dateCreated":"1287109892","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Xanderb28","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Xanderb28","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1258634297\/Xanderb28-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28515291","body":"The federal government protects my rights and helps provide healthcare and other important services to my family.","dateCreated":"1287110357","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"afarrar12","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/afarrar12","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28515467","body":"The federal government, as Xander said, makes sure I attend school and sets the medical standards for my state hospitals (surgeon general)
\nThey also keep consistency between the legistlatures of states","dateCreated":"1287110587","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"lizape123","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lizape123","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1226286528\/lizape123-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28515885","body":"The Federal Government guarantees that I will have the medical care that I deseve as a U.S citizen. Like AaronKaplan, the Federal government uses my tax money in hopes to benefit me in the future, with school and funding certain saftey precautions.","dateCreated":"1287111129","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"JonelleAllen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/JonelleAllen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28516833","body":"The federal government impacts the US and myself because we all benefit from the separation of powers, we're required to learn about certain topics in school, and the taxes taken out of our paychecks keep our country safe and secure.","dateCreated":"1287112545","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"kschade1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kschade1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28517933","body":"The federal government's main duty is to keep the US under control. They have an affect on almost every aspect of life. Like many have said, they decide the rules on healthcare as what they deem best fit for our nation. Also, they decide on what taxes are necessary to regulate the government, schools, etc. The department of homeland security makes sure that we, the citizens, stay protected from threatening foreigners. Each additional branch of the federal government has its own respective impact on us as well.","dateCreated":"1287114452","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"jgreenberg1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jgreenberg1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28523937","body":"The federal government performs the important task of protecting us from outside threats like terrorism or full out war. Like others said, it also provides other necessities like health care, education, and infrastructure.","dateCreated":"1287143272","smartDate":"Oct 15, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MTheyel","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MTheyel","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28563279","body":"The federal government impacts my life in many ways. First, due to separation of powers, we are obliged to attend school. We are expected to pay taxes in order regulate the economy. They provide our health care and makes sure there is security in our country.","dateCreated":"1287187107","smartDate":"Oct 15, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"llee6149","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/llee6149","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28577389","body":"I am impacted by the federal government because we have to pay taxes and go to school. Also we are impacted by the fed gov't every time we use cash because that is something the federal government prints.","dateCreated":"1287255181","smartDate":"Oct 16, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"bcallaway123","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bcallaway123","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":16}]},{"id":"27940703","dateCreated":"1286201950","smartDate":"Oct 4, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"MsKoltov","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MsKoltov","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1226374965\/MsKoltov-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/jkoltov.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27940703"},"dateDigested":1532174391,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Importance of Civic Knowlege","description":"\u201cIf a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.\u201d
\n-Thomas Jefferson","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"28342929","body":"I agree, m_roytman.... well said..","dateCreated":"1286906909","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"JonelleAllen","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/JonelleAllen","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28342961","body":"if people did not know about the government it would be hard to know the right and wrongs","dateCreated":"1286906939","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mprakash","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mprakash","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343045","body":"agreed","dateCreated":"1286906999","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"brianisawesome12345","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/brianisawesome12345","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343157","body":"i agree with Liza. If we did not have the level of participation in our government we have today, people would not have a good comprehension of the law.","dateCreated":"1286907082","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Dedmonds2012","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Dedmonds2012","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343215","body":"in addition to what everyone has been saying it is important for people to be involved and understand their local and national government in oder to improve it.","dateCreated":"1286907112","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"jzuroff2012","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jzuroff2012","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343213","body":"It is important to have an understanding of how your government operates. People have the right to know what kind of government they are co-existing with. They should have the basic knowledge of how their government is handling economic, social, and political affairs. People should know the laws and regulations that the government impose.When the people have a basic understanding of the government, they will be able to have their opinions about the gov.","dateCreated":"1286907112","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"llee6149","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/llee6149","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343227","body":"We should know the basics of our government because they should know about they the rights they have. Also, you should be able to tell when your rights are being violated.","dateCreated":"1286907120","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"mriar","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mriar","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343253","body":"People must understand the basics of their government so they are aware of their rights, are able to follow laws, and can contribute as much as possible through the specified type of representation.","dateCreated":"1286907135","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"kschade1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kschade1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28343485","body":"People need to know the history of the country In order to advance","dateCreated":"1286907304","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"lwinner","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lwinner","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28344425","body":"advance is what way? Advancing is a pretty a generic term.","dateCreated":"1286908108","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"JoshReiter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/JoshReiter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28344501","body":"well said josh","dateCreated":"1286908166","smartDate":"Oct 12, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"brianisawesome12345","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/brianisawesome12345","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"28513759","body":"You also need to know other people rights so that you don"t oppress other people","dateCreated":"1287108651","smartDate":"Oct 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"jonahf","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jonahf","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1286561027\/jonahf-lg.jpg"}}],"more":46}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}