1. Honors Government I hope you had a great long weekend!
Now it’s time to talk about
POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES

2. In your opinion, what are the 3 most important characteristics of Classical Liberalism and why do you think those are the most important?

3. What is Classical Liberalism??
Classsical liberalism=
The belief in liberty that formed the ideological and theoretical basis of U.S. Government.
Rights do not come from government
Certain rights are natural rights (we get them because we are human)
Key characteristics are 1. Limited government
2. Rule of law 3. Avoidance of arbitrary or discretionary power 4.Sancitity of private property and freely made contracts 5. Personal responsibility

4. Types of Liberalism Classical 20th Century
Philosophy of Founding Fathers
Government’s job is to protect natural rights, nothing more and nothing less
20th Century
Less emphasis on economic liberty
Believed government should regulate economy

5. Vocabulary
Liberalism- a set of beliefs that includes the advocacy of positive government action to improve the welfare of individuals, support for civil rights, and tolerance for political and social change

6. Vocabulary
Republic- a form of government in which sovereignty rests with the people, as opposed to a king or monarch

7. Vocabulary
Conservatism- A set of beliefs that includes a limit for the national government in helping individuals, support for traditional values and lifestyles, and a cautious response to change.

8. Vocabulary
Libertarianism – a political ideology based on skepticism or opposition towards almost all government activities.

9. Vocabulary
Ideology- a comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and about the role of government.

10. Read “What is Classical Liberalism?”
Get into groups of 3 or 4

11. Answer the questions
You have 15 minutes

12. What is the main topic of the doument?
What is the author arguing?
What evidence does the author offer to support his argument?

13. Can you determine the political ideology of the author
Can you determine the political ideology of the author? If so, what is it?
How are substantive and procedural rights related?