Today we went over the maps of Aisa.These will be the main topics you must write about in your semester long blog as well as the topics for the semester test.1. Students will understand the main political and economic systems of the world.2. Students will understand the differences between the major political parties in the United States.3. Students will understand the causes and effects of global warming.4. Students will understand the causes and effects of overpopulation.5. Students will understand the impact of globalization.6. Students will be able to locate major countries of the world.7. Students will be able to explain their understanding of recent current events(Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Darfur, Rwanda, Somalia, Revolutions in North Africa/Middle East).Natural Environment:Democrats: Strong regulations are needed to protect the enironmentRepublicans: Strong environmental laws harm the economyRace Relations:Democrats: Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed. Favor affirmative actionRepublicans: People and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate. Many oppose affirmative actionsMinimum Wage:Democrats: Favor/increase the minimum wage to help workersRepublicans: Oppose/Do not raise the minimum wage because it hurts businessesHealthcare:Democrats: Government should require universal access to healthcareRepublicans: Private insurers are preferable to government controlled system.The Affordable Care Act-March 2010 (Obama Plan)Taxes:Democrats: Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programsRepublicans: Cutting taxes for everyone helps the economyIn, 2001, the top 10% of households by income paid 70% of the federal incomeMilitary:Democrats: Cut military spending; expand veteran's benefits; act in concert with other nations and with support for NATO and the UNRepublicans: Increase military spending; cut veteran's benefits; don't be constrained by other nations or by NATO or the UNDeath Penalty:Democrats: Oppose/it's not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardyRepublicans: Favor/ The death penalty is necessary and effectiveIt was declared unconstitutional in the early 1970's, but it was redeemed in the late 70's or early 80's.Gay Marriage:Democrats: Favor/Gay rights and marriage are civil rightsRepublicans: Oppose/Marriage is a sarcred trust between a man and woman
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