Pair up with your partner that you selected yesterday. State of the Union Address was due yesterday. Political Socialization assignment (due 9 Feb. 2011). Homework (By Tuesday: Page 202 questions 1-5 and Outline pgs ) Complete objectives 3 and 6.
Define Liberal: Open to quick / radical reforms. Would like to drastically expand the role of government. Believe in distributing wealth more evenly.
Define: Opposed to radical change via revolution. Typically, in favor of preserving the status quo. Beliefs strongly in personal responsibility.
Social Issue: Believe that the government should be involved in regulation when it comes to social issues. Pro-choice. Typically in favor of large scale social programs, welfare & social security. In favor of health care reform (Obama’s plan). In favor of immigration reform / Dream Act. Education: Race to the Top Public schools. Economic Issue: Believe that the government has a large role in growing the economy. Believe in growing both public and private sector jobs. Do not believe in tax cuts for wealthy people in society (250,000k +).
Social Issues: Believe that the government should not be involved with regulation regarding a person’s personal life. Typically, pro-life, would like welfare and social security reform. Want to repeal “Obama Care.” Would like to seal borders to prevent ill-legal immigration. Education: In favor of school choice and vouchers. Economic Issue: Typically believe that economic growth should come from the private sector. Typically believe that tax cuts for everyone work better with regards to economic growth.