Unit 1: Terms
Define Liberalism
Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy centered on individual freedom, equality, and the consent of the governed. It champions protected civil liberties, democratic governance, rule of law, and free enterprise, though its exact applications differ depending on the era.
Explain "Keynesian Economics"
a macroeconomic theory asserting that total spending—or aggregate demand—drives economic output, employment, and inflation.
Name a Proxy War AND how it is a proxy War
Teacher's Choice
How many paragraphs are in a SBA?
4
How tall is Mr Aidan?
185 cm / 6 feet and 0.8 inches (roughly 6'1")
Define Communism
Communism is a type of government as well as an economic system (a way of creating and sharing wealth). In a Communist system, individual people do not own land, factories, or machinery. Instead, the government centralizes these items.
Define "Rule of Law"
a key principle in liberal democracies that states that every individual is equal before the law and all citizens are subject to the law
In your own words, explain the USA PATRIOT Act.
A controversial legislation passed by the United States government in 2001 to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States. Some Americans argue that the act is a threat to personal liberties.
How many sources are up for analysis in the position paper?
1
How tall is Ms Julia
5 feet and 8.9 inches (usually rounded to 5'9"). It is also equal to 1.75 meters.
Define Individualism
Collectivism is a social, cultural, and political philosophy that prioritizes the cohesion, goals, and well-being of the group over the autonomy and desires of the individual.
Define "Trickle Down Economics"
government economic policies that include reduced income and business taxes, reduced regulation (controls on business), and increased government spending on the military; also known as supply-side economics. Generally these policies favour industry, assuming that if industry prospers then everyone will prosper as wealth “trickles down” to the ordinary workers and consumers.
Who is the leader of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV)
Ho Chi Minh
True or False: In the MCQ, you will see a set of newspaper headlines as a type of question to consider?
True
What is Mr Aidan's Alma Mater? (University he went to?)
Nipissing University and Queens University
Define Command Economy:
an economic system based on public (state) ownership of property in which government
What is a Mixed Economy/ a Welfare Economy?
a state in which the economy is capitalist, but the government uses policies that directly or indirectly modify the market forces in order to ensure economic stability and a basic standard of living for its citizens, usually through social programs
Define Non-Alignment
the position taken during the Cold War by those countries in the United Nations that did not form an alliance with either the United States or the Soviet Union. This group of countries became a third voting bloc within the UN and pushed for more aid for the developing world.
How many multiple choice questions will be on your part B?
70
What day is Mr Aidan and Ms Julia getting married (closest guess wins)
July 30th 2027
Define Classical Conservatism:
an ideology that says government should represent the legacy of the past as well as the well-being of the present, and that society should be structured in a hierarchical fashion, that government should be chosen by a limited electorate, that leaders should be humanitarian, and that the stability of society is all important
What is a reactionary?
tending to oppose change. A reactionary change in a political regime often idealizes the past and accepts economic inequality.
SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) was a historic Cold War agreement signed by the US and Soviet Union in 1972. It froze the number of strategic ballistic missiles and restricted anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems.
How many points is your "source analysis" section of SBA rubric worth?
12
How long has Mr Aidan been growing his beard?
6 days