1. Scenario 1 Jerry Smith believes that taxes should be lowered and that government is too big. He also feels that no one should be given special treatment because of race, ethnicity, or gender, when being chosen for a job.Jerry Smith believes that taxes should be lowered and that government is too big. He also feels that no one should be given special treatment because of race, ethnicity, or gender, when being chosen for a job. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

2. Scenario 2 Sally Washington considers herself to be quite progressive. She supports government funding for the arts such as the National Endowment for the Arts. She also feels that women should be allowed in combat roles.Sally Washington considers herself to be quite progressive. She supports government funding for the arts such as the National Endowment for the Arts. She also feels that women should be allowed in combat roles. What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?

3. Scenario 3 Paul Jefferson is an elderly gentleman who lives off of a 900 dollar social security check that he receives every month from the government. He also supports expanding Medicare so that the elderly like him are better taken care of in old age.Paul Jefferson is an elderly gentleman who lives off of a 900 dollar social security check that he receives every month from the government. He also supports expanding Medicare so that the elderly like him are better taken care of in old age. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

4. Scenario 4 Chris Schlomann would like to see things go back to the good old days. He does not feel that he should have to pay any taxes to the government. He also believes in defending his right to bear arms at ANY COST.Chris Schlomann would like to see things go back to the good old days. He does not feel that he should have to pay any taxes to the government. He also believes in defending his right to bear arms at ANY COST. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

5. Scenario 5 Wendy Taylor is an advocate of the government creating job programs to in-turn alleviate the current spike in the unemployment rate. She also believes that the government should regulate abortion in the country. She does, however, tend to see the other side of issues when she discusses them with friends, even if she doesn’t agree.Wendy Taylor is an advocate of the government creating job programs to in-turn alleviate the current spike in the unemployment rate. She also believes that the government should regulate abortion in the country. She does, however, tend to see the other side of issues when she discusses them with friends, even if she doesn’t agree. What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?

6. Scenario 6 Dennis Radtke feels that the government is not doing enough to remedy the social ills that prevail in the United States. He believes the basic economic structure in place is not fair and would like to see the government make drastic changes to its economic agenda. Dennis is willing to take extreme measures to see that his point is heard.Dennis Radtke feels that the government is not doing enough to remedy the social ills that prevail in the United States. He believes the basic economic structure in place is not fair and would like to see the government make drastic changes to its economic agenda. Dennis is willing to take extreme measures to see that his point is heard. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

7. Scenario 7 Richard Kurtz feels that national security is a must. He would like to see the government spend more on homeland security in hopes of preventing another 9/11. He also believe in tougher sentencing guidelines for criminals.Richard Kurtz feels that national security is a must. He would like to see the government spend more on homeland security in hopes of preventing another 9/11. He also believe in tougher sentencing guidelines for criminals. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

8. Scenario 8 Sue Conners is an elementary teacher who would like to see more regulation of big business. She would like to see the rich pay higher taxes to better the public services for all.Sue Conners is an elementary teacher who would like to see more regulation of big business. She would like to see the rich pay higher taxes to better the public services for all. What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?

9. Scenario 9 James Owens believes that government should regulate the social issues of the nation. He also believes that the government should increase its spending for the welfare of all people.James Owens believes that government should regulate the social issues of the nation. He also believes that the government should increase its spending for the welfare of all people. What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?What do you think his ideology is? Which political party do you think he’s a member of?

10. Scenario 10 Nancy Grayson likes to characterize herself as “responsible.” She feels that it is important for the United States to pursue our national interests. She hates the idea of the government regulation of business.Nancy Grayson likes to characterize herself as “responsible.” She feels that it is important for the United States to pursue our national interests. She hates the idea of the government regulation of business. What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?What do you think her ideology is? Which political party do you think she’s a member of?