During the Great Recession of 2008–2009, what actions would have been required of Congress and the President had a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution been ratified?Discuss

During the Great Recession of 2008–2009, what actions would have been required of Congress and the President had a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution been ratified? What impact would that have had on the unemployment rate?

Should the Federal Government be forced to provide a balance budget every year? Explain why or why not?

What are some of the arguments for and against a requirement that the federal government budget be balanced every year?

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