Political Ideology Unit
Increasing division between our major ideologies/parties in American politics
Name 2 school board candidates
Amy Klein, Michelle Quattlebaum, Timiya Jackson, Jeremy Harris, Alex Magana
Give an example of an economic policy a liberal would support
Raising taxes to fund a welfare program
(varied others)
Explain a connection between the media and polarization
Inflammatory rhetoric and media bias can increase polarization by displaying confirmation bias and exaggerated info
Liberals - favor more government involvement
Conservatives - favor less government involvement
Name a challenge with addressing school safety and one potential solution
lots of varied answers
Explain one policy supported by Smart America
Describe a policy we learned about relating to gun rights / gun control
Define inflammatory language
Language designed to provoke an emotional response, distracts from factual info about policy
Give an example of a policy that a school board member supported
- SROs / Metal Detectors
- ECE
What is monetary policy and who manages it?
Adjusting money supply via control of interest rates, the Federal Reserve
How does the Fed adjust the interest rate when inflation is high?
Fed RAISES interest rate
What are the primary agents of political socialization?
- Family
- School
- Media
- Peer/Social Groups
Explain what is meant by achievement gaps
Gaps between students of color and white students in performance on standardized math and reading assessments
What is fiscal policy and who manages it?
Decisions about taxation and spending, Congress (and state legislatures)
Describe a pro and a con with an immigration policy we discussed