Values and Principles
What is the definition of a value?
A belief that is important to you
Which of our two dudes would agree with democracy?
Locke
Which of our two dudes would agree with dictatorships
Hobbes
What issue was facing Suriname?
Explain the difference between a value and a principle.
A value is a belief, a principle is the action behind that belief.
What are the two types of democracy?
Direct/representative
What is one way that dictators rise to power?
Elected, military take over, family.
What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
Right - something you get to do
Responsibility - something you should do.
What is the definition of a principle?
Rules that influence behavior
What is one value behind democracies?
Equality, knowledge, accountability, freedom, different perspectives, justice.
What is one value behind dictatorships?
Control, force, abuse, fear, power, punishment, censorship.
What examples of propaganda have you seen recently?
Tell me the type and what you saw
TBD
What is the principle behind Justice?
the law and consequences for breaking them should be fair.
Why do we have 3 branches of government?
to prevent anyone/one branch from getting too much power. keep the power balanced.
How do dictators keep their power?
Fear/intimidation. Imprison/kill opposition, backed by powerful groups.
What are the 5 MAIN levels of citizenship?
Country, State, City, School/work, Home