082709 gov political ideology 50m

Good Day!

DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 08/27/09, Topic: Political Ideology2) On the next line, write “Opener #3” and then:

1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent.2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND

Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND

Summary of the clip OR/AND

Other things going on in the news.Announcements: NoneIntro Music: Untitled

negative rights: freedom to act

positive rights:freedom to succeed

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) Red v. Blue Debate and Film

Essential Question1) What is your political ideology

Reminder1) Always review your notes after or before class for a possible real quiz.

Notes #3a, Title: “Political

Philosophy Wrapup” 1) Classical Republican

(Greek: Spartan, Roman): Gov should protect the community.

2) Natural Rights (Enlightenment: Locke, Paine): Gov should protect indiv. freedom.

Work #3a, “Natural Rights vs Classical Republican 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 5CON: Classical Republican1) The fundamental role of gov is to maximize the community’s long term freedom

2) The can improve organize us to do great things we could never do alone

PRO: Natural Rights1) The fundamental role of gov to maximize our freedom

2) No one knows what’s best for me than me

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 1) Political Ideology: A schema (lens) in

which you view government/the world, family #1 influence (mom)

(Conservative, Liberal, Moderate)2) Conservative (Right): Personal freedom

self responsibility, smaller government (Republican, Libertarian)

3) Liberal (Left): Community responsibility, active government (Democratic, Green)

4) Moderate (Center): Mixed views.

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 1) Political Ideology: A schema (lens) in

which you view government/the world, family #1 influence (mom)

(Conservative, Liberal, Moderate)

Felders

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 2) Conservative (Right): Personal freedom

self responsibility, smaller government (Republican, Libertarian)

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 3) Liberal (Left): Community

responsibility, active government (Democratic, Green)

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 4) Moderate (Center): Mixed views.

Notes #3b, Title: “Political Ideology” 1) Political Ideology: A schema (lens) in

which you view government/the world, family #1 influence (mom)

(Conservative, Liberal, Moderate)2) Conservative (Right): Personal freedom

self responsibility, smaller government (Republican, Libertarian)

3) Liberal (Left): Community responsibility, active government (Democratic, Green)

4) Moderate (Center): Mixed views.

5) Political Party: A group of ppl with similar views who try to get ppl with their views elected.

6) Republican Party (GOP, Red, Elephant, Right): Self Responsibility. More gov role in social conduct, less gov in economic activity.

7) Democratic Party (Blue, Donkey, Left): Community Responsibility. Less gov role in social conduct, more gov in economic activity.

8) Third Party: Other than D or R9) Libertarian: Less gov in social conduct and

less business activity.

5) Political Party: A group of ppl with similar views who try to get ppl with their views elected.

6) Republican Party (GOP, Red, Elephant, Right): Self Responsibility. More gov role in social conduct, less gov in economic activity.

7) Democratic Party (Blue, Donkey, Left): Community Responsibility. Less gov role in social conduct, more gov in economic activity.

8) Third Party: Other than D or R

9) Libertarian: Less gov in social conduct and less business activity.

5) Political Party: A group of ppl with similar views who try to get ppl with their views elected.

6) Republican Party (GOP, Red, Elephant, Right): Self Responsibility. More gov role in social conduct, less gov in economic activity.

7) Democratic Party (Blue, Donkey, Left): Community Responsibility. Less gov role in social conduct, more gov in economic activity.

8) Third Party: Other than D or R9) Libertarian: Less gov in social conduct and

less business activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10) PRESIDENT: Democratic

SENATE: 58 Democratic (60%), 1 Dem-Indie, 1 Dem-Socialist-Indie, 40 Republican

HOUSE: 257 Democrats (59%), 178 Republican, 0 Indie

SUPREME COURT: 5/9 Judges Conservative

VOTER POLL: 24% Republican, 36% Democratic, 37% Independent

PRESIDENT: Democratic President Barack Obama (D)

SENATE: 58 Democratic (60%), 1 Dem-Indie, 1 Dem-Socialist-Indie, 40 RepublicanMajority Leader Harry Reid (D)

HOUSE: 257 Democrats (59%), 178 Republican, 0 Indie

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D)

VOTER POLL: 24% Republican, 36% Democratic, 37% Decline to State

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

Sotomoyer (D) replacesSouter (D)

Liberal Media CNN 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

Work #3b, Title “Party Platforms”1) Go through 2a-2k & 4a-4k, rate

each topic: 1 3 5Agree Mixed DisagreeCount them up, which is LESS?

2) Compare your results, briefly summarize how you and your partner are similar or different.

Class Beliefs1) Be fearless and all heart. You have the power to empower others.

Class Beliefs2) Step up, open up, and take risks. You get what you put in.

Class Beliefs3) Be your true self. Learn and acknowledge who other people truly are.

Class Beliefs4) Challenge ideas, not the messenger. Never stop questioning!

Class Beliefs5) Ask for help, accept help, offer help. Be inclusive, leave no one out. .

Class Beliefs6) Be responsible, you affect others.If you lose someone’s trust, earn it back.

Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections

for a possible workbook quiz.