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Ideology from the Liberal and Conservative Viewpoints

Ideology from the Liberal and Conservative Viewpoints. January 10,2014 7 th Grade Government and Civics Mr. Cole. Do Now: Define the following people…. What is a liberal? What is a conservative?. What is an ideology?

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Ideology from the Liberal and Conservative Viewpoints

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  1. Ideology from the Liberal and Conservative Viewpoints January 10,2014 7th Grade Government and Civics Mr. Cole

  2. Do Now: Define the following people…. What is a liberal? What is a conservative?

  3. What is an ideology? An ideology is a set of concepts, theories, or beliefs of an individual, group, or culture What is a liberal? What is a conservative? Time to find out….

  4. Using an iPad, you will utilize the following websites to complete a Web Quest that will introduce you to the ideologies of liberal and conservative factions (groups) in the United States Some recommended websites to use…. www.democrats.org www.gop.com http://news-basics.com/2010/liberal-vs-conservative-values/ https://www.boundless.com/political-science/american-politics/political-ideology/conservatism/ https://www.boundless.com/political-science/american-politics/political-ideology/liberalism/ www.studentnewsdaily.com

  5. Let’s Party!!! • The Democratic Party’s ideology is…. • liberal (more open to change) • The Republican Party’s ideology is ….. • conservative (more traditional) • Independent…a mixture of beliefs…sometimes refer to as a “moderate”

  6. The Formation of US Political Parties • Democratic Party began in 1792 • Some iconic Democratic Party Presidents: • Franklin Delano Roosevelt • John F. Kennedy • Bill Clinton • Republican Party began in 1854 • Some iconic Republican Party Presidents: • Theodore Roosevelt • Dwight D. Eisenhower • Ronald Reagan

  7. The Formation of US Political Parties • George Washington was against political parties because of their tendency to seek more power than the other group(s) and take revenge on political opponents • Many say that it also creates separatism • Homework Question • (minimum 3 good paragraphs-Due Wed. Jan 22 • Do you think that political parties, like the two party system we have in the US, are a good thing or a bad thing and why?

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