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(1A) Video: The American Social Contract

Last updated about 3 years ago

3 questions

Instructions

Watch the video and answer the questions embedded within the video.

Questions 1 & 2 | 00:49

Question 3 | 01:35

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Questions 1 & 2

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Question 3

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Question 1

1.

The "American Social Contract" presented in this video is based on polls that have surveyed people of all different political parties.

True

False

Question 2

2.

For the most part, those who were polled generally agreed to the five principles identified in this "social contract."

True

False

Question 3

3.

These are the five principles of the "American Social Contract" presented in this video:
1 - Everyone should have an equal chance to get ahead.
2 - No one should be discriminated against because of race, religion, gender, or sexual preference.
3 - No one who works full time should have to live in poverty.
4 - People deserve help if they need it through no fault of their own.
5 - No one should have special privilege and power based on wealth or class.

Answer the following questions based on the information outlined in these principles:
A - Do you think that most Americans actually agree with all of these principles? Are there any specific principles you think a lot of people don't agree with? Which ones? Do you have an example to support your thinking?

B - Do you think our current society follows these principles? Are there any specific principles you think we don't follow? Which ones? Do you have an example to support your thinking?