1) What is the debt limit and why do we have one?

2) Does raising the debt limit allow the government to spend more money?

3) What happens when the Treasury hits the debt ceiling?

4) Why is raising the debt ceiling so controversial?

5) What happens if congress doesn't act?

6) What are the dangers of rising national debt?

7) Has the debt ceiling ever been reduced?

8) Should Congress keep expanding the debt ceiling? Why/why n