Summer school social studies

  1. Who was John locke? What were his main ideas? what was his political ideology?
    • He was the father of Liberalism
    • he believed People are intelligent and reasonable
    • Supports a representative democracy

    • KEY IDEAS:
    • -popular consent (people choose a representative in government and choose to be governed in that way)
    • -Majority rule 
    • -No taxation withought representation 
    • -Government protection of life, liberty and property
  2. What is collective responsibility?
    Everyone in the group has a responsibility for the actions of the individuals of the group. as well as the individuals having a responsibility to the group rather than themselves.
  3. Who was Jean Jacques Rousseau? what did he believe in?
    • An 18th century philospher. 
    • he believed all people are good but society corrupts them. 
    • he believed humans are naturally made free and equal
    • The general will of the people should be the absolute authority (direct democracy).
  4. what is egalitarianism?
    the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
  5. What is conformity?
    Conformity is the tendency of people to align their ideologies to the people around them whether it be social pressure or unconscious influence.
  6. Who is Thomas Hobbes? What does he believe in?
    • He was an old English philosopher.
    • he believed people are naturally self centered, selfish, greedy, violent and dangerous. 
    • He is against extreme individualism
    • he believed society must give up some freedom for security. 
    • Hobbe wanted a society where everyone gave up their rights and freedoms to one ruler (dictator) who is responsible for everyones safety.
  7. What is public ownership?
    Public ownership, also known as state ownership or government ownership, refers to the ownership of an industry, asset, property, or enterprise by the national government of a country or state
  8. What is individualism?
    it is an ideology that emphasizes the importance of the individual and their rights and personal freedom.
  9. What does uniformity mean?
    making sure laws are applied consistently or it can mean just being consistent in general.
  10. What does initiative mean?
    a proposed law placed on the ballot by citizens. it allows citizens to bypass there states legislature. f=gives citizens time to vote on proposals directly.
  11. What is collectivism?
    an ideology that emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual.
  12. What is liberalism?
    a political ideology which emphasizes individual liberties, equality and social justice. Liberals support policies that promote civil rights, democracy, freedom of speech, and freedom of press.
  13. who are radicals?
    they tend to advocate for significant sudden change in the existing social, economic, or political order. They typically seek to address injustice or inequality through rapid transformative measures rather than slow increments.
  14. What is conservatism?
    • Believe in gradual change.
    • They often advocate for individual responsibility, limited government intervention and a free market.
  15. Whats a reactionary?
    Unlike radicals, they do extreme things to keep the way things are socially, politically or economically. They not only oppose recent changes but also want to revert society to previous norms or structures.
  16. What is the main idea behind liberalism (what is it)
    The central idea of liberalism is the importance of individual liberty.
  17. What is progressivism?
    It is an 18th century philosophy believing in making society progress through changes in government and societal actions. started after rapid city growth and un-fair treatment. Progressives believe in things like fairness, rules for big businesses, government help for social problems, making voting fairer, and taking care of the environment. It's an idea about making progress and fixing problems in society.
  18. What does Libertarian mean?
    it is a political ideology that favor's individual freedom and minimal government intervention in personal and economical matters.  It prioritizes personal autonomy, free markets, civil liberties, and a smaller, less intrusive government compared to other ideologies.
  19. What is a parliamentarian?
    A parliamentarian is someone who knows a lot about the rules that govern how meetings and discussions happen in places like parliaments. They help make sure everything runs smoothly and fairly during debates and decisions.
  20. What is an anarchist?
    An anarchist is someone who believes in a society where there is no government or central authority. They think people can live together without needing strict rules or leaders. Far right of the scale.
  21. What is an authoritarian
    An authoritarian is someone who believes in a strong leader or government having a lot of control over society. They value obedience to authority and order more than individual freedom and democracy. Dont fw democracy.
  22. what is an egalitarian?
    An egalitarian is someone who believes that everyone should be treated equally and have the same chances in life, no matter who they are.
  23. What is a communist?
    A communist is someone who believes in a system where everything is shared equally among everyone, without private ownership of things like land or businesses.
  24. what is a conservatist?
    A conservative is someone who values tradition, prefers minimal government involvement, and believes in personal responsibility and free markets. They tend to support traditional family values, religious principles, and gradual change rather than rapid reforms.
  25. what is a liberal?
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    A liberal is someone who believes in personal freedom, equality for all, and government involvement to solve social and economic problems like healthcare and education. They focus on protecting civil rights, promoting diversity, and making society fairer for everyone.
  26. What is socialism?
    Socialism is a system where things like factories and resources are owned by everyone together or by the government. It's about making sure everyone has equal access to things like healthcare and education, and reducing differences in wealth between people.
  27. How can a government intervene to promote collectivism or individualism?
    • Collectivism: progressive taxation, public service or infrastructure, social programs
    • individualism: protecting civil liberties (safeguard individual rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and privacy rights.)
  28. Who was tommy douglas?
    • Leader of the first socialist government in North America.
    • in Saskatchewan he introduced
    • government owned vehicle insurance 
    • universal health care 
    • bill of rights first law in Canada against discrimination 
    • Made the CCF party which turned into the NDP
  29. Who was Milton Friedman?
    • key American economic thinker who believes in capitalism. 
    • associated with conservatism
    • against the welfare state (social safety nets via government intervention)
    • He has an economic theory known as MONETARISM aka SUPPLY SIDE ECONOMICS
  30. Who was Karl Marx?
    Many of Karl Marx’s ideas were collectivist, and he believed strongly in such ideas as working cooperatively for the common good and sharing property.
  31. Who was 
    Robert owen?
    leaned heavily towards collectivism, Robert Owen was a Welsh social reformer and industrialist known for his efforts to improve working conditions and promote social welfare during the Industrial Revolution.
  32. Who is john Stuart mill?
    • Father of classic liberalism 
    • wrote the book "on liberty"
    • Main ideas:
    • Limit government control 
    • Individual liberty 
    • Government is only to preserve the rule of law, protect private property and provide security
    • Government can ONLY interfere with an individual to prevent harm to others
    • Government CANNOT make someone do something just because it is in their best interest
    • Freedom of choice
    • Freedom of speech
    • He likes freedom of speech because dissent can sometimes make a society better
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