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SS 11 Learning Outcome Demonstrate an Understanding of the Political Spectrum This is what you need to know What is the political spectrum The Political Spectrum is a way of modelling different political positions visually Most political spectrums have a left and right axis but many ot ID: 391310

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The Political Spectrum

SS 11Slide2

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an Understanding of the Political Spectrum

This is what you need to know!Slide3

What is the political spectrum?

The Political Spectrum is a way of modelling different political positions visually. Most political spectrums have a left and right axis, but many others are more sophisticated. Slide4

Left vs. Right (Mind-Map)

Take a look at the handout that you have been given. Although, this is an American model, it will help you understand the political spectrum. Take

note

of five characteristics

that interest you from

the Left

or right and

note

of their counterpart from the other side. (Be prepared to report out)Slide5

A traditional left to right Political Spectrum: Copy this into your notebook. Slide6

Every person is involved in the political spectrum, even you!Slide7

Politicians are always dealing with controversy and diverse opinions

So are you!Slide8

A Politicians Controversy

Environment vs. Jobs

(Left) (Right)Slide9

Left vs. RightSlide10

History: French Revolution

The political spectrum terms “left wing” and “right wing” began during the French Revolution in the French Assembly.

The Left supported

The Revolution and

Change

The Right supported the King and

TraditionSlide11

The Left Wing

–Any person or party who is described as “Left” is in favour of social change and equality for all.

Descriptive Term: socialist or liberal.

The

PeopleSlide12

The Centre

The Centre position on the spectrum tries to keep a balance between left and right..Slide13

The Right Wing

– Any person or party who is described as right wing is in support of tradition (keeping things the way they were) and expect their to be a social strata (

. Rich and poor)

Descriptive terms: conservative

The IndividualSlide14

Where do you fall?Slide15

What is your opinion?

Vancouver 2010 OlympicsSlide16

If you thought the Olympics was a waste of money, which could have been spent elsewhere, that is a left wing point of view.Slide17

I f you thought the Olympics were a good opportunity to show British Columbia off to the world, and a good business opportunity, that is a right wing point of view. Slide18

What is your opinion?

The Death Penalty (Capital Punishment)

Discuss your point of view with a partnerSlide19

If you fully support the death penalty, that is a right wing point of view

If you oppose the death penalty, that is leftwing point of viewSlide20

What is your opinion?

Cell Phones in the ClassroomSlide21

If you support the banning of cell phones in the classroom, that is a right wing opinion.Slide22

If you support the use of cell phones in the classroom, that is a left wing opinion.Slide23

What is your opinion?

The War in AfghanistanSlide24

If you support the war, that is a right wing point of view