Current Issues & ISMS
Unit #1 Democracy & Capitalism
Unit Enduring
Understandings:
The road to democracy
is difficult with many sharp turns and barriers to overcome in order to achieve
the ideals of self-government and to balance the protection of individual
liberties with collective welfare and equality for all.
The capitalist system
creates the greatest opportunity for wealth, yet at the same time leaves a
trail of casualties in its path.
Be sure to read all assignments carefully. Write your position paper giving your opinions based on the facts of the reading, in ink. This paper must be passed in on the day of discussion ore receive half credit only. Late excused papers will be passed in the day you return to class.
1. Current Issues: Summer 2020
"The Plague Election" by Molly Ball Time August 10, 2020
w/Focus Questions
2. The Chart, Version 2.0: What Makes A News Source “Good?”
Be sure to read all assignments carefully. Write your position paper giving your opinions based on the facts of the reading, in ink. This paper must be passed in on the day of discussion ore receive half credit only. Late excused papers will be passed in the day you return to class.
1. Current Issues: Summer 2020
"The Plague Election" by Molly Ball Time August 10, 2020
w/Focus Questions
2. The Chart, Version 2.0: What Makes A News Source “Good?”
3. Powerpoint/Lecture: Absentee Ballot v. Vote by Mail
4. Close Up Controversial Issues in the News: Vote by Mail
4. Close Up Controversial Issues in the News: Vote by Mail
5. “Voting by mail creates the
opportunity for fraud and opens the door to accusations of a rigged election that will undermine the legitimacy of our democracy.” RUBRIC
“Attack on post office is election
sabotage” by Kristen Clarke Washington
Post
“Voting by Mail Pros and Cons” by Richard
Dahl FindLaw
6. Work
Sheet: Elements of Capitalism (Private Ownership, Market Economy,
Competition, Profit, and Stable Prices Today’s ISMS p. 22-31
7. Documentary Film: We the People: The Market Basket Effect
8. Characteristics of Democracy: Essentials of Comparative Politics p. 134-159
(Focus Questions)
9. Case Study: The Road to Democracy Group/Pair Activity (2 students): Each group will produce a written and visual case study to assess the progress of a modern state as it struggles toward democracy. Each group will produce a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of their country to guide their research. In your case study you will analyze criteria such as Rule of Law, Right to Vote/Free and Fair Elections, Peaceful Transfer of Power, Civilian Authority over the Military, Balance between Individual Liberties and Centralized Power, Competition between Political Parties, Civil Rights (Religious Freedom, Education, Healthcare, Retirement) to determine your country’s level of success in establishing and maintaining a democratic state. Each class member will complete a series of lead questions prior to the group activity to better understand the process. Remember each group’s work must be shared via a visual presentation (Power Point, Prezi, Google Presentation) and an MLA formatted research paper must be turned in to the instructor.
8. Characteristics of Democracy: Essentials of Comparative Politics p. 134-159
(Focus Questions)
9. Case Study: The Road to Democracy Group/Pair Activity (2 students): Each group will produce a written and visual case study to assess the progress of a modern state as it struggles toward democracy. Each group will produce a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of their country to guide their research. In your case study you will analyze criteria such as Rule of Law, Right to Vote/Free and Fair Elections, Peaceful Transfer of Power, Civilian Authority over the Military, Balance between Individual Liberties and Centralized Power, Competition between Political Parties, Civil Rights (Religious Freedom, Education, Healthcare, Retirement) to determine your country’s level of success in establishing and maintaining a democratic state. Each class member will complete a series of lead questions prior to the group activity to better understand the process. Remember each group’s work must be shared via a visual presentation (Power Point, Prezi, Google Presentation) and an MLA formatted research paper must be turned in to the instructor.
Colombia, Chile, Honduras, Czech Republic, Hungary Turkey, Egypt, Liberia, Uganda, Myanmar, Australia, South Korea RUBRIC
SCORING GUIDE
SCORING GUIDE
Essentials of Comparative Politics p. 161-188
How Women Will Lead Us to Freedom, Justice and Peace
"What's Gone Wrong with Democracy?" The Economist 2014
World's Leading Democracies
How Women Will Lead Us to Freedom, Justice and Peace
"What's Gone Wrong with Democracy?" The Economist 2014
World's Leading Democracies
Road to Democracy Projects
Philippines by Christian
Brazil by Oleg and Justin
Brazil by Justus and Ethan
Poland by Anthony and Trevor
Tunisia by Brandon Todd
Tunisia by Spencer
South Korea by Giorgos and Chris
Myanmar by Storm
Myanmar by Caitlyn
Poland by Hannah
10. Stresses and Strains of Capitalism: Chart Strengths & Weaknesses Today’s ISMS p. 31-42
“Patron Saint of Capitalism” Adam Smith
11. Lecture/Power Point: Neoconservatives Against the Welfare State
11. Lecture/Power Point: Neoconservatives Against the Welfare State
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