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Chapter-11-Student-Worksheet.docx
Chapter 11 – Economics and Politics: Student Lesson Plan
SociologicalYOU Chapter addresses the topics of economics and politics. It looks at how money and politics are intertwined, and how economic issues impact the political system. This chapter consists of the following modules:
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Module 1: The Intersection of Economics and Politics Module 2: Social Characteristics of Economics and Politics Module 3: Social Problems in Politics Module 4: Sociological Imagination and the Economy Module 5: Political Process and Change |
Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 11. The objective of this worksheet is to ensure that you are prepared to actively engage and participate in class. Please contact me if you have any questions or issues prior to the assignment due dates.
Student Responsibilities:
· Read Chapter 11 and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 11 Completion Certificate.
· Upload your Chapter 11 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.
· Listen to the Chapter 11 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.
· Complete and upload this Chapter 11 Student Worksheet to the assignment submission folder.
Points to Ponder:
Complete the following questions within the text boxes. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and punctuation.
· How are economics and politics intertwined?
· What are key characteristics to predict your political engagement?
· What social problems are associated with the political system?
Class Survey Questions: Reflect on the chapter reading and consider how you would answer these questions during class discussion. Select the appropriate box to indicate your answer.
11A Questions
1. Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer donated $74 million of his own money in the 2014- midterm elections within his NextGen Climate Action Super Pac mostly in seven senate and gubernatorial races. The goal of his Super Pac was to defeat candidates who did not support climate change initiatives. Steyer believes one way that we make social change in the United States is through the political process and campaign contributions. Do you support the use of Super Pacs in this manner?
|_| Support |_| Against |_| Not Sure
2. In your opinion, do Super PACS, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money, benefit the interests of the wealthy more than the poor?
11B Questions
1. Which political party do you most identify with?
|_| Democrat |_| Republican |_| Independent |_| Not Sure
2. Is climate change occurring?
3. If you answered “Yes,” are humans causing climate change?
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