The Role of the media
True or false
We must trust every piece of media we are told about from any news source.
False!
sometimes it doesn't tell the full story and we are left with a bias view.
True or false | you are able to take a little bit of lead, even if it's just a small amount.
NO! even if its a drop, lead is still not safe in any way and should be taken in any kind of way since even a small amount could harm your mind.
True or false | Did the Founders of the government of the United States have faith in government?
False
True or false | When the idea of the bill of rights, no one fought back against it and everyone agreed with such an idea and did not take a while to input into the law.
False. The idea of the Bill of Rights faced significant opposition, was initially rejected by the Constitutional Convention, and took over four years to be formally adopted as law.
True or false | Do all schools in the School District of Philadelphia operate in and look the same way?
False. While many older Philadelphia public schools built during a specific era share a similar "cookie-cutter" design for efficiency, the School District of Philadelphia today includes many different types of schools with diverse looks and operations, not all operate or appear the same way.
What role does the media play in our daily lives and What two roles does media play?
The Role media has in our daily lives is by telling us what's going on around us. and the role it plays for us is by being a watchdog but also able to gate-keep from us if it must.
What do you know about lead? Where does it come from? Its advantages and its disadvantages?
Lead, a naturally occurring metal, is found throughout the Earth. It has been used in a variety of products including gasoline, paint, plumbing pipes, ceramics, solders, batteries, and even cosmetics. but Lead is hazardous to our health in many ways.
1. What was the Enlightenment?
The Enlightenment was a European intellectual movement that championed reason, individualism, and scientific inquiry over tradition, superstition, and absolute authority
The anti-federalists were the primary advocates for adding a bill of rights. What was their main fear regarding the new federal government that made these amendments so necessary in their view?
The Anti-Federalists' main fear was that the new U.S. Constitution created a federal government with excessive power, threatening individual liberties and state sovereignty, mirroring the tyranny they'd fought against
How does the government get its money?
Governments primarily get money through taxes (income, payroll, corporate, sales, property, excise), by borrowing (selling bonds), and fees/fines (park entry, licenses, customs, resource sales)
How does your relationship with the media you consume affect your role in our society?
Your relationship with media shapes your role by influencing your beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and sense of self, affecting everything from your political engagement and social awareness to your personal relationships and mental health.
How many homes in the USA have lead in them?
2/3 of homes in the USA have lead in them, specifically older homes are more likely to have it more.
2. How did it impact how people thought about the government?
The Enlightenment fundamentally shifted thinking about government by promoting reason, individual rights, and consent of the governed and into challenging absolute monarchy and divine right to advocate for limited government, separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial), natural rights (life, liberty, property), and social contracts
The phrase “you cannot shout fire in a crowded theater" is often used to show that freedom of speech is not absolute. What other reasonable limits,if any, do you think should be placed on the freedoms guaranteed in the first amendment?
Reasonable limits on First Amendment freedoms, besides falsely shouting "fire," include incitement to imminent lawless action, defamation (libel/slander), obscenity, true threats, perjury, blackmail, fraud, and copyright infringement
Name three things that you must pay for if you own a residence.
If you own a residence, you must pay for essentials like mortgage payments, property taxes, and homeowners insurance, along with ongoing costs for utilities (electricity, water, gas) and regular maintenance and repairs to keep the property in good condition.
List three reasons why some people have not subscribed to their local newspaper.
1. high costs (subscriptions etc)
2. the content feels irrelevant or just low-quality.
3. the perception of news are available free elsewhere (aka online/digital)
What are some health effects of lead poisoning?
No amount of lead in your child’s blood is safe. Even low blood lead levels in children can affect all the organs and systems in their bodies. These effects can include: Developmental delays, Behavioral problems, Learning disabilities, Attention deficits, Growth delay, Hearing problems
Higher blood lead levels can cause seizures and comas. In very rare cases, it can be fatal. Lead poisoning in adults can also lead to serious health effects. These effects can include: High blood pressure, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic kidney disease, Reproductive issues
Why did the United States need to create the US Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution was needed because the first government under the Articles of Confederation created a weak, ineffective central government that couldn't raise funds, regulate trade, or enforce laws, threatening to tear the new nation apart
Can you think of a right you believe you have that isn't explicitly listed in the constitution?
A prominent right not explicitly in the Constitution but protected is the Right to Privacy, interpreted by courts from amendments like the 4th (unreasonable search) and 9th, protecting personal decisions like marriage, contraception, and bodily autonomy, alongside other rights such as the right to travel and freedom of association, all rooted in the idea that people retain inherent rights beyond those listed.
What kind of impact do you believe school funding has on a child’s education?
School funding significantly impacts a child's education by influencing resource availability, teacher quality, class sizes, and programs, leading to better academic outcomes, higher graduation rates, and improved life prospects, especially for low-income students.
What things do you do to make sure the media you are hearing about isn't false?
to make sure the media you are listening to isn't false is by making sure you research first and double check with other news outlets and check if those news outlets aren't bias towards things.
Whose job is it to protect the Third Estate?
the nobility (Second Estate) (those who fight) and the clergy (First Estate) (those who pray) were meant to protect the Third Estate (commoners who work), but in reality, the Third Estate found its own protection by asserting power, demanding rights, and forming the National Assembly, as the King and privileged orders failed them.
List two reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed.
The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because the central government was too weak, lacking the power to tax directly or regulate commerce, leading to economic chaos and an inability to fund the government or military.
Imagine the constitution was ratified without a bill of rights. describe one specific way your daily life or the society you live in might be different today.
Without the Bill of Rights, your daily life would lack guaranteed fundamental freedoms like speech, religion, and assembly, meaning the government could censor your opinions, dictate your worship, or ban protests, leading to a society with significantly less individual expression and far greater potential for state control, potentially resembling authoritarian regimes where dissent is suppressed and personal beliefs are regulated.
Upon further examination, only 25 of the 500 PA school districts have the amount of money they need for proper funding. According to this statistic, is the “Hold Harmless” policy a form of funding protection or is it a red herring?
The "Hold Harmless" policy is both a form of funding protection for some districts and a red herring that distracts from the systemic issue of inadequate overall state education funding