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Introduction to the Political Spectrum

Introduction to the Political Spectrum. Social Studies 11. What are Politics?. “The activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or society” –Oxford Dictionary. The Political Spectrum.

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Introduction to the Political Spectrum

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  1. Introduction to the Political Spectrum Social Studies 11

  2. What are Politics? • “The activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or society” –Oxford Dictionary

  3. The Political Spectrum • Traditionally, the political spectrum is constructed in the following way:

  4. History of this model: • The left to right spectrum was based on the seating arrangements of the French National Assembly in 1789. • Supporters of the King sat on the right. • Supporters of the Revolutionaries sat on the left.

  5. Why is this inadequate? • Simply put, this model only addresses economic positions in regard to government. • Why is this a problem? • Some newer models incorporate social aspects as well as economic.

  6. Some Examples… • Hitler would fall to the right because of his unwavering commitment to state control. He placed government control and strength above individual rights and freedoms. • Stalin would fall to the left because of his resolution to eliminate capitalism, idealising (in theory) the individual and Communist ideals.

  7. Major Issues in the Spectrum • Form of Government • Involvement of Government in personal, affairs (personal liberty). • Regulation of the Economy (economic liberty). • Role of the church • Urban vs. Rural • Foreign Policy vs. Isolationism • Political Violence (pacifism vs. militancy) • Foreign Trade • Diversity (multiculturalism vs. nationalism) • Progress (radicals vs. conservatives)

  8. Where do you Fall? • Go to www.politicalcompass.org and take the test. • When you have completed it, record where you fall and write a well organized paragraph explaining your position. • You may find words you don’t understand, so make sure you look them up and do what is necessary to make sense of the information.

  9. References • http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Political_spectrum • www.politicalcompass.org • http://courtizysthoughts.com/2011/06/30/political-compass-political-spectrum-whatever-you-call-it-ill-explain-it/

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