Lessons 1 & 2: Politics
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Lessons 1 & 2: Politics
- 1. Politics by TEFLideas Lesson 1: Systems of Government Lesson 2: Debate on Social Order
- 3. Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People. ~ Benjamin Disraeli, British PM from 1874 to 1880 In War you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times. ~ Winston Churchill, British PM from 1940 -1945 and 1951-55 Sir, I disapprove of what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it. ~ Voltaire, French philosopher 1694 -1778 Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ~ William Pitt, British PM 1783 to 1801 teflideas.com
- 5. 1. What is a republic? teflideas.com
- 6. 2. How is Great Britain different to a republic? teflideas.com
- 7. 3. What does the word democracy mean? teflideas.com
- 8. 4. What does liberal and conservative mean? teflideas.com
- 9. 5. What does left wing and right wing mean? teflideas.com
- 10. 6. What is the first responsibility of a government? Defence or fixing poverty? teflideas.com
- 11. 7. What are the other responsibilities of a government? teflideas.com
- 13. Rule by a person who inherited the role and expects to pass rule to his/her child (heir) Monarchy teflideas.com
- 14. Rule by an individual who has total power over the country Dictatorship teflideas.com
- 15. A lack of government Anarchy teflideas.com
- 16. An old system where people were born with a permanent position in society Feudalism teflideas.com
- 17. Rule by a religious elite Theocracy teflideas.com
- 18. Rule by a small group of people who share similar interests Oligarchy teflideas.com
- 19. Rule where the people as a whole hold power Democracy teflideas.com
- 20. A country with several independent regions Federation teflideas.com
- 21. A government advised by unelected experts, scientists of engineers Technocracy teflideas.com
- 22. A system often led by a dictator where the upper classes suppress the lower classes and emphasise aggressive nationalism and racism Fascism teflideas.com
- 23. The Taboo Game Describe the word in red But don’t use any of the words on the card teflideas.com
- 24. Spin & Soundbites liberation of Iraq developing country social justice collateral damage fiscal restraint read my lips, no new taxes teflideas.com
- 27. Stalin to Mr Bean http://youtube.com/watch?v=P9ZErdQy96U teflideas.com
- 30. The Iron Lady Says No http://youtube.com/watch?v=U2f8nYMCO2I teflideas.com
- 32. Today’s Question “In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded.” teflideas.com Is this statement true?
- 33. The Elite A group of people with: Outstanding abilities, intellect & wealth teflideas.com But, do their views carry more weight than everyone else’s? Do their views benefit society as a whole?
- 34. Egalitarianism Supports: — Affirmative action — Social security — Luxury taxes — High taxes for the wealthy teflideas.com This reduces the power gap between the elite and the ordinary.
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- 36. Tall poppies must be cut down teflideas.com What does this mean? Is this idea fair?
- 37. Functional Phrases That's absurd That’s pretty small beer They don’t like it, Mr. Speaker This is the rebuttal to the Conservatives It’s self-evidently nonsense You are damaging your credibility teflideas.com
- 39. Let’s take it to a vote teflideas.com Those in favours say “Aye!” Those against say “No!”
- 40. teflideas.com