People's Pie

People's Pie presents a delicate balancing act! Your goal is to finance essential programs without escalating tax rates too much or resorting to excessive borrowing. To achieve victory, you need to ensure the satisfaction of your citizens and prevent an overwhelming national debt. Are you prepared to grab a slice of People's Pie?

Tailored for individuals learning English: This game comes with a helpful tool to offer support, Spanish translations, voiceovers, and a glossary.

Educators: Explore the iCivics "teach" page for a wealth of classroom materials tailored to People's Pie!

Educational Goals:
- Evaluate how federal tax and expenditure policies influence the national budget and debt
- Elucidate how corporate, income, and payroll taxes bolster the economy under governmental oversight
- Define the array of initiatives and services funded through federal taxes
- Illuminate how federal departments seek allocations for discretionary projects within their purview

Special Features of the Game:
- Adjust tax rates and retirement age spanning three years
- Deliberate on various policies and financial requirements across federal entities
- Scrutinize policy proposals to make informed financial commitments
- Analyze your annual budget proposal and make challenging choices to strike a balance or achieve a surplus
- Maintain public favor, as each choice you make carries consequences