1. Symbols
What does this symbol stand for?

2. Entitlement Government programs given to all who qualify
For example—welfare, social security, Medicare

3. Issue addressed in cartoon Words or phrases used in the cartoon
Objects or people in the cartoon
Symbols used—meaning of symbol
Cartoonists opinion on issue

4. Conan the Barbarian Fictional character (comic books)
Hero and mythical creature

5. Federal Budget Crisis
Continuing Resolution—Congress passes an emergency measure to keep the government going without passing funding
Government Shutdown—if Congress doesn’t pass their appropriations bills then the government has no money

6. It's No Laughing Matter