1. Good Day! DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 08/27/09 , Topic: Political Ideology 2) 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: None Intro Music: Untitled
5. Agenda 1) Political Ideology 2) Red v. Blue Debate and Film Essential Question 1) What is your political ideology Reminder 1) Always review your notes after or before class for a possible real quiz.
6. 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.
7. 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 5 CON: Classical Republican 1) 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 Rights 1) The fundamental role of gov to maximize our freedom 2) No one knows what’s best for me than me
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Notes #3b , Title: “ Political Ideology ” 2) Conservative (Right): Personal freedom self responsibility, smaller government ( Republican, Libertarian )
11. Notes #3b , Title: “ Political Ideology ” 3) Liberal (Left): Community responsibility , active government ( Democratic, Green )
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 5) Political Party : A group of ppl with similar views who try to get ppl with their views elected .
16. 6) Republican Party (GOP, Red, Elephant, Right): Self Responsibility. More gov role in social conduct, less gov in economic activity.
17. 7) Democratic Party (Blue, Donkey, Left): Community Responsibility. Less gov role in social conduct, more gov in economic activity.
19. 9) Libertarian: Less gov in social conduct and less business activity.
20. 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.
35. HOUSE : 257 Democrats (59%), 178 Republican, 0 Indie Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D)
36. VOTER POLL: 24% Republican , 36% Democratic , 37% Decline to State
37. 5 of 9 of the judges are Conservative (no justice is openly partisan) Sotomoyer (D) replaces Souter (D)
38. Liberal Media CNN leans left in viewership and editorial content, but news is intended to be neutral Liberal Talking Heads Michael Moore Bill Moyers John Stewart Arianna Huffington Keith Olbermann Al Franken Hollywood stars lean liberal.
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40. Conservative Media FOX leans right in viewership and editorial content, but news is intended to be neutral Conservative Talking Heads Michael Savage Rush Limbaugh John Stossel Bill O'Reilly Ann Coulter Glenn Beck Michelle Malkin
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42. Work #3b , Title “ Party Platforms ” 1) Go through 2a-2k & 4a-4k , rate each topic: 1 3 5 Agree Mixed Disagree Count them up, which is LESS? 2) Compare your results, briefly summarize how you and your partner are similar or different.
43. Class Beliefs 1) Be fearless and all heart. You have the power to empower others.
44. Class Beliefs 2) Step up, open up, and take risks. You get what you put in.
45. Class Beliefs 3) Be your true self. Learn and acknowledge who other people truly are.
46. Class Beliefs 4) Challenge ideas, not the messenger. Never stop questioning!
47. Class Beliefs 5) Ask for help, accept help, offer help. Be inclusive, leave no one out. .
48. Class Beliefs 6) Be responsible, you affect others. If you lose someone’s trust, earn it back.
49. Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections for a possible workbook quiz .
