unit 1chp 1,2&3

Question 1

what are the four characteristics of ideology

Answer 1

beliefs about human nature, visions for the future, interpretation of history, and beliefs about society

Question 2

explain the “ beliefs about human nature” from the characteristics of ideology

Answer 2

the idea of good vs. evil, what humans are like, how we should behave as individuals and collectives

Question 3

explain the “ visions for the future “ from the characteristics of ideology

Answer 3

combining of politics/economics/social norms to guide a path for the future and what the future should look like

Question 4

explain the “ interpretations of history “ from the characteristics of ideology

Answer 4

a timeline of how we got to where we are

Question 5

explain the “ beliefs about society “ from the characteristics of ideology

Answer 5

“what is the nature of society?”

Question 6

name 3 factors of Ideology

Answer 6

Culture, Language, and religion

Question 7

explain the 3 factors of ideology

Answer 7

culture (the set of beliefs, practices, and behaviors of a group of people)

language (the language a person/group of people speak, the relationship between language and a sense of belonging)

Religion - formalized set of collectively-held beliefs/practices.

Question 8

what is individualism

Answer 8

when an individual is more important than a community

Question 9

what is collectivism

Answer 9

community is more important than an individual

Question 10

name 4 difference each between individualism and collectivism

Answer 10

individualism
- Laws should protect individual rights
-Competition promotes excellence
-The individual is responsible for his or her own actions
-Individuals are unique
Collectivism
- The well being of the group is more important than individual rights
-Co operation is the best way to succeed
-The group is responsible for its members welfare.
-It is important to contribute to the group and to be like the group

Question 11

Is John Locke a collectivist or individualist

Answer 11

supports the govt a little (individualist?)

Question 12

what are John Locke’s beliefs

Answer 12

-Believed that people are rational, intelligent and reasonable (they posses these abilities)
-The source of power are the people
- The only reason governments exists is to protect life, liberty, and property, which is why people give up their natural state to be part of society
-believed in consent
- believed in democracy

Question 13

Is Thommas Hobbes a collectivist or individualist

Answer 13

collectivist

Question 14

What are Thommas Hobbe’s beliefs

Answer 14

• Believed that human nature is characerized by fear violence and dangerous self- interest
  -people only care about themselves and hurt anyone who gets in their way
  -has negative view towards human nature
• believed that it is dangerous to allow people to be free
• believed that we needed security more than we need freedom
• wanted people to give up their freedom to one person who is responsible of everyones security (eg. president)

Question 15

is Jean jacques rousseau a collectivist or individualist

Answer 15

collectivist?

Question 16

what are rousseau’s beliefs

Answer 16

-people are inherently good and have been corrupted by civilization and society
-believed that humans are naturally free and are equal in principle
-laws should be made by the “will of the people!!!!!! (main ans)

Question 17

difference between Locke and Rousseau’s view of government

Answer 17

-Locke sees some use in the government, Rousseau does not.
-Locke believes that the government’s actions should be approved by the people
- Rousseau believes, the people’s will should do the governing

Question 18

what are values of liberalism

Answer 18

-(political) rule of law (that all are equal in the face of the law, and no one is above it)
-(social) individualism; individual is more important than the collective, shouldn’t sacrifice for the common good
(economic) private property (allowing individuals to own their own land/business)

Question 19

beliefs of capitalist

Answer 19

-believes that individuals are responsible for themselves that they should be self- reliant, and that that should be free from govt restrictions
-people are motivated to work hard because of money and the pursuit of profit

Question 20

beliefs of communism

Answer 20

-believes that the govt obligation is to make sure the community are provided within a country
-believes it creates a society with big differences between high and low income
-believes that it is not fair therefore the govt should distribute its resources so that everyone within the country has the basics
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Question 21

definition of communism

Answer 21

• maintains that people in such society would be motivated to work to insure that everyone is provided and does not suffer

Question 22

definition of capitalist

Answer 22

-people are motivated to work hard because of money and the pursuit of profit

Question 23

difference fo communism and capitalism

Answer 23

communism
- Society/gov os responsible for the well being of its members
capitalism
- individuals are responsible for their own well being

Question 24

What is anerchy

Answer 24

No respect for the law thus chaos, thinks they’re controlled by the law