Civic Issues
What are 3 examples of civic issues?
Community safety at night in your neighbourhood
Availability of freshwater
Keeping animals that have been taken out of their natural habitat
What is the difference between anarchy and autocracy?
Anarchy is the total absence of government or a ruling authority, whereas autocracy is a form of government where absolute power is held by a single person.
A special unearned advantage, permission or right enjoyed by an individual or group - what is this?
Privilege
What kind of government does Ralph represent? What kind does Jack represent?
Ralph’s Democratic Government
Jack’s Totalitarian Dictatorship
What are 3 economic policies of the LEFT?
Higher taxes, larger government, more government services
What's the definition of a stakeholder?
“In a political context, a stakeholder is any individual or group who may be positively or negatively affected by a decision made by the government."
Name 3 examples/nations that have a constitutional monarchy.
Japan
Britain
Canada
Ideas about what is true, morally correct, etc. - what is this?
Beliefs
What are ways Ralph and his crew exist (rules, order, etc.)?
Ralph is elected chief by a group vote.
The conch shell acts as a symbol of democracy and free speech. Whoever holds it has the right to speak during meetings.
Ralph prioritizes the common good, long-term survival, building shelters, and maintaining a signal fire for rescue.
What are 5 LEFTIST social values?
Pro-choice
Internationalism, multiculturalism
Feminism
Collectivism
Compassion
Softer of crime, against death penalty
Name 3 examples of a constitutional monarchy.
Japan
Britain
Canada
What is communism? How is it different from fascism?
Both result in totalitarian dictatorships that crush individual rights
Communism - A far-left ideology based on the theories of Karl Marx. It views history as a struggle between social classes. The goal is a classless, stateless society with common ownership of property
Fascism - A far-right, ultranationalist ideology. It views history as a struggle between competing nations or races. It values strict social hierarchies, militarism, and the supreme authority of the state over the individual
Who is closest to "power" on the wheel of power. Describe this person.
Speaks English
Rich
Owns property
Slim
Robust
Neurotypical
Heterosexual
Able-bodied
Post-secondary education
White
Citizen
Cisgender man
What are ways Jack and his crew exist (rules, order, etc.)?
Jack's word is law for all.
Jack rules through violence, intimidation, and fear, using meat, rituals, and the mythical "beast" to keep followers obedient.
Jack prioritizes immediate gratification, hunting, and tribal power over rescue or rational order.
What are 5 RIGHTIST social values?
Pro-life
Nationalism
Harder on crime, for death penalty
Self-interest/individualism
Traditional gender roles
Why is "choosing to wear skinny jeans vs loose fit jeans" not a civic issue?
Civic issues have concern to many people in a community or society which can be local, or national or global and involve and consider the common good for all people
What are the 2 types of democracy? What do we practice in Canada?
Direct democracy + representative democracy (Canada)
How does where you are on the wheel influence your perspective?
Where you sit on the Wheel of Power and Privilege shapes how you view the world by defining which daily struggles you face and which societal barriers you never have to see
Who was the beast?
Simon is the only boy who understands the truth. During his hallucination, the Lord of the Flies tells him that the beast is part of the boys themselves. Simon later discovers that the "beast" on the mountain is just a dead man, but when he tries to tell the others, they panic in a savage frenzy and kill him—proving that the real monster is human nature.
The Bloc Quebecois is a Canadian political party. On the Economic/Social Spectrum, they lie on the left. On the Political Spectrum, they lie on the right. Why?
Social Democracy: The party generally supports social democratic policies, such as robust public healthcare funding
Quebec Nationalism: The party's core mandate is promoting Quebec sovereignty and protecting the distinct culture, language, and secular identity of French-speaking Quebecers.