Vocab #1
I am glad our governor ___________ laws that ban smoking in public places.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Implemented
Rule or set of ideas about right or wrong that push people to behave a certain way
Impose
Rational
Justifiable
Principle
Status quo
Principle
Because my neighbor's dog is aggressive, all dogs are dangerous. Is an example of:
Overgeneralization
He got an ______ from taking the test, since he was absent for three days.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Exemption
Some people get frustrated when the government creates ________ that take our choices away.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Mandates
They can _______ fines of up to 90,000 euros.
Impose
Rational
Justifiable
Principle
Status quo
Impose
If we let the government decide how much soda we are allowed to have, then they will start taking away all sorts of personal choices, what what we eat, what kind of popcorn we eat at the movies, and even what movie we will watch! This is an example of:
Slippery Slope
The main purpose of "Three Cheers For the Nanny State"?
Ban Soda!
Concerning personal choices, many feel that it is not a politician's job to __________.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Intervene
Existing state or condition at a particular time. Usually relating to social or political issues.
Impose
Rational
Justifiable
Principle
Status quo
Status Quo
All teenagers are lazy and irresponsible. Is an example of:
Overgeneralization
The author's attitude about the soda ban in "Soda's a Problem But..." is that....
Soda should not be banned.
The law is inconsistent- cannot monitor this properly.
A verb meaning to forcefully decide for someone.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Dictate
Able to be defended as correct, reasonable, and logical.
Justifiable
If I don't pass tomorrow's exam, this might affect my GPA, which in turn might impact my chances of going to a good college. Which means I'll go to JAIL. This is an example of:
Slippery Slope
If an author's personal beliefs are included in an argument essay, his argument may seem _____ convincing and maybe even biased.
More
Less
Less Convincing
A noun that means a plan or desire to act in a certain way. It can also refer to the goal or purpose of an action.
dictate
intentions
intervene
exemption
mandates
implemented
Intentions
Able to make a decision based on reason, and not emotion.
Impose
Rational
Justifiable
Principle
Status quo
Rational
_______ focuses on making a broad claim about a whole group based on limited evidence, while a _______ argument focuses on predicting a chain of events that will lead to a negative outcome from one small action
Overgeneralization
Slippery Slope
According to "Ban the Ban!" life is all about FREEDOM.
True
False
False. According to the story, life is all about making choices (even if they turn out to be bad ones.)