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What values shape the economic policies of political parties on social programs and taxation?

What values shape the economic policies of political parties on social programs and taxation?. To what extent should Canadians support social programs and taxation?. Introduction. How do you react when someone mentions the word “politics?” Do you cringe?

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What values shape the economic policies of political parties on social programs and taxation?

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  1. What values shape the economic policies of political parties on social programs and taxation? To what extent should Canadians support social programs and taxation?

  2. Introduction • How do you react when someone mentions the word “politics?” • Do you cringe? • Have an allergic reaction and run away? • Are you uninterested or is it that you are just uninformed?

  3. Head to the following site and complete the quiz. • www.pbs.org/teachers/vote2008/blueprint/widget • At the end of the quiz, identify what your current viewpoint on politics is and the descriptors it includes.

  4. Imagine that there is a federal election coming up and that you have the opportunity to participate. If you were to choose a political party to support, would you have the information you needed to do so? • Information on where a party stands on the issues that are important to you and your community is often the basis for making an informed decision on which party to vote for. Decisions are based on what people see as important to their quality of life.

  5. From your work this year, you are becoming an expert on the differences between the American market economy and the Canadian mixed economy.With different economic philosophies come differing economic perspectives and potential social impacts. • You will see how these different perspectives are reflected in the economic platforms of the political parties within the United States and Canada.

  6. Liberal, Conservative, Republican, and Democratic—these are the names of national political parties in Canada and the United States. • Do you remember what a political party is? • It is a group of citizens who have similar ideas and who agree on major issues. • It creates policies to respond to the issues. • It has representatives who seek election in the government and who strive to have their policies enforced.

  7. What are the differences between political parties? In Canada, we have many different political parties because Canadians hold many different points of view and perspectives. • There are five major federal political parties in Canada and two in the United States. Each party has a platform that reflects its values, including its economic policies. • Let’s explore the economic policies, policies on social programs, and taxation models of the major political parties.

  8. Assignment • Complete Lesson 3: Political Parties and Their Policies

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