Political Ideologies

Objective

• Describe the five major ideologies of the 20th century
  
• Evaluate their merits and impact on the world
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up #31
   
1. Should the government try to promote equality by redistributing wealth through public programs (Medicare, social security, public schools) and progressive taxation (wealthy get taxed a higher rate)? Why or why not?
   
2. Should the government restrict certain social or personal activities that do not directly harm others (same-sex marriage, access to abortions, drug use, prostitution) for the greater good or public morality? Why or why not?
2. Ideologies Introduction [At Computers]
   
3. Political Compass Test
4. Political Ideologies (PowerPoint & Notes) [In Middle]
   
5. Discussion: Which ideas are best?
   
6. Seven Questions