1. The Political Spectrum

2. Benefits and Responsibilities in a community
Police Protection
Free Education
Public Transportation
Roads
Healthcare
Pay income tax
Follow laws (don’t hurt others)
Pay sales tax
Pay property tax

3. City of Toronto Budget

4. City of Toronto Expenses

5. To raise taxes or not to raise taxes?

6. How do we categorize political opinion?
The political spectrum is the standard
Originating with revolutionary France, the spectrum puts
all political opinions
on a continuum,
from right to left.

7. Benefits of the Spectrum
Makes it easy to categorize and describe a person’s political position.
Simplifies political debate.
Makes comparisons between political parties easier.

8. The Extremes
The spectrum is anchored and defined by its extreme ends: Extreme Left = Communism Government provides most services for its people. Focus on Equality. Example – USSR, China, Cuba.

9. EXTREME RIGHT = Fascism
Enforces rules, laws and norms with extreme force. People live to serve the interests of the state. Private ownership and property. Example: Nazi Germany.

10. The RIGHT Side Conservative Policies Smaller, decentralized government
Focus on values, traditional morals
Religion is often highlighted
Responsibility on the individual
Property rights are vital
Law and order

11. The Left Side Large, activist government Non-traditional values
Focus on creating equality and helping the oppressed or under privileged
Collective responsibility
Equal opportunity
Limited property rights

12. LEADERSHIP STYLES

14. Problems with the Spectrum?

15. Your turn!
Where are you on the political spectrum?