083010 gov political ideology and federalism 50m

DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 08/30/10, Topic: Political Ideology2) Next line, write “Opener #5” and then:

1) Write 1 high+1 low in last 24 hours2) Rate your understanding of yesterday: lost<1-5>too easy (3 is perfect)

3) Respond to the Opener by writing at least 1 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND

Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND

Summary of the clip OR/AND

Announcements: None

Quiz (10 Points)1) Clear desk of everything except a

writing tool2) When done, turn quiz face down.

3) Circle just the dots.

4) Quiz # 1

Agenda1) Political Ideology2) Political Parties3) Political Survey

Why am I learning this?1) What ideology are you?

Reminder1) No homework.

Overview3) Political Ideology: World view

schema/lens) thru which you view government+reality, defined by family race>peers>school/church/community(Liberal, Moderate, Conservative)

4) Conservative (Right): Personal freedom self responsibility, smaller gov, tradition (Republican, “Tea Party,” Libertarian)

5) Liberal (Left): Social responsibility, active gov, less tied to tradition (Democratic, Green, Socialist)

6) Moderate (Center): Mixed views

Historical Roots

Ideology

Parties

Notes #5a, Title: “Political Ideology”

Liberal

Federalist

Whigs

Democrats

Conservatives

Republicans

Republicans

Populist

Democrats

Analogy of Ideologies and Party Shifts:IdeologyCountry Music Pop Music

Party:Taylor Swift

Party Members:

Journ #, Title “Party Speeches”1) Review GOP-Pros, DEM-cons and

write a speech in favor of the GOP2) Review DEM-Pros, GOP-cons and

write a speech in favor of the DEM

Mr. Chiang’s 6 Speech Tips1) 3 Part: Opening>Argument>Closing2) Think of your audience and use local examples3) Stories are remembered4) Cite authoritative evidence5) Call audience to action6) Repetition, pauses, tone

Notes #5a, Title: “Political Ideology” 1) Factions: Group with-in party (beliefs may

struggle with party)a) GOP-Tea Party Movement: pro-indiv

freedom, pro-tradition, except more anti-business (biz where split w GOP)

b) DEM-Progressive: pro-social reform, pro-change, except more pro-business (biz where split w DEM)

Notes #5a, Title: “Political Ideology” 2) Third Party: Other than D or R

3) Libertarian: 3rd P wants less gov role in social conduct, less gov in econ activity

2008: GOP/McCain: 46% DEM/Obama: 53%

2004: GOP/Bush: 51% DEM/Kerry: 48%

2000: GOP/Bush: 48% DEM/Gore: 48%

4) OVERVIEW: PRESIDENT: Democratic SENATE: 57 Democratic (59%), 1 Dem-Indie, 1 Dem-Socialist-Indie, 41 RepublicanHOUSE: 253 Democrats (58%), 182 Republican, 0 Indie

SUPREME COURT: 5/9 Judges Conservative

VOTER POLL: 40% Republican, 44% Democratic, 16% Independent

2008: GOP/McCain: 46% DEM/Obama: 53%

4) OVERVIEW: PRESIDENT: Democratic President Barack Obama (D)

SENATE: 57 Democratic (59%), 1 Dem-Indie, 1 Dem-Socialist-Indie, 41 RepublicanMajority Leader Harry Reid (D)

HOUSE: 253 Democrats (58%), 182 Republican, 0 Indie

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D)

VOTER POLL: 40% Republican, 44% Democratic, 16% Decline to State

5 of 9 of the judges are Conservative(no justice is openly partisan)

Kagan (D)ReplacesStevens (D)

Liberal Media CNN+MSNBC leans left in viewership and editorial content, but news is intended to be neutral

Liberal Talking HeadsMichael Moore Bill Moyers John Stewart Arianna Huffington Keith Olbermann Al FrankenHollywood stars lean liberal.

Conservative Media FOX leans right in viewership and editorial content, but news is intended to be neutral

Conservative Talking HeadsMichael Savage Rush Limbaugh John Stossel Bill O'Reilly Ann Coulter Glenn BeckMichelle Malkin

Journ. #5a, Title “Federalism Intro”HYPOTHETICAL: The United States has decided to join a new, more powerful United Nations. Make a T chart list of what powers should USA give up and which powers should USA NOT give to the new UN.

1) Write your list with your partner (include their name at the end).

Journ. #5a “Federalism Intro”

Give up Keep

Currency Military

(Partner’s Name)

Notes #5b, Title: “Federalism” 1) States Come First: Colonies (states)

experienced close to 200 years of separate freedom before joining the US (will wish to retains some power)

2) Federalism: State + fed share power: at times clear split, other times overlapping or conflicting between the state and federal gov

(“federal” technically means split gov, but mostly refers to national gov)

3) History of US Federalism: States had more power > then equal in the 1800s > 1900s Federal became supreme (recently state wins some).

UNITARY FEDERAL

STATENATIONAL

FEDERAL

STATE NATIONALSTATE

NATIONAL

STATE

NATIONAL

1780-1860 1860-1930

1930-2000

Jour. #5b, “Unitary Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write

which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks

(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5

CON: Federalist Gov (fed gov and state gov)1) State govs are closer to the ppl, so they know what the ppl want2) States allow policies to be practiced before being tried nationally3) Diff states have differentvalues and needs

PRO: Unitary Gov (only national gov ruling all)1) National gov can use resources more efficiently, using scale2) Most world is unitary3) National gov ensures everyone gets same quality gov services

Jour. #5c, Title “States Rights! National Power!”

1) With a partner, discuss who should control each issue (state or federal or both).

a) Higher education f) Immigrationb) Military defense g) Consumer protectionc) Environmental rules h) Standards for carsd) Marriage policies i) Illegal drug policiese) Health policies j) Crime and punishment

Jour. #5d, Title “Audio: Health Care-Federalism ”

Wrap up ideology and federalism:

1) Copy Source Title: NPR2) What are key points to the problem?3) Should homeless get health care, and should the fed gov provide it?

5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + journal

sections for a possible journal quiz.2) Pick and listen to your 4 news

podcast by next Monday.

Journal Check: If your name is called, drop off your journal with Mr. Chiang (if requested, points lost if your journal is not turned in)

083010 gov political ideology and federalism 50m

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