“A conservative, liberal and libertarian walked into a bar… What are you? You will need a textbook. Get one off the shelf.

The World’s Smallest Political Quiz

What is the difference between a conservative, liberal and libertarian? Conservativism – thought to believe that a government is best that governs least. Will support the use of government to protect their interests. Liberalism – thought to favor government involvement in the economy and the provision of social services and to take an activist role in protecting women, the elderly, minorities, and the environment. Libertarianism – thought to favor a free market economy and NO governmental interference in personal liberties.

The Seven Characteristics of American Democracy The Seven Characteristics of American Democracy. Which one are we best at? Worst at? popular consent popular sovereignty majority rule/minority rights individualism equality personal liberty civil society

What characteristics do you see?

America is changing Use the demographic data from pages 12-19 in your textbook to make three political predictions for the future. Be able to connect each prediction to specific demographic data

Which characteristic will be impacted the most by demographic changes in the U.S.? popular consent popular sovereignty majority rule/minority rights individualism equality personal liberty civil society

Did our founding fathers invent Democracy? Did they plagiarize when they wrote the Constitution?

Was Thomas Jefferson a hypocrite? What did he mean when he said “all men are created equal?” What does Morgan Freeman say?

Have we lived up to the ideas of the Declaration yet? What do we still need to work on?

“A firm league of Friendship” Structure of government Congress and State gov’t One vote per state in Congress 9 of 13 consent to pass laws Unanimous consent for amendments States obligated to follow laws and bring disputes before Congress

“A firm league of Friendship” Powers of Congress declare war make peace sign treaties borrow money set weights and measurements establish post office raise militia from states

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