(1A) Video: The American Social Contract
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Watch the video and answer the questions embedded within the video.
Watch the video and answer the questions embedded within the video.
For the most part, those who were polled generally agreed to the five principles identified in this "social contract."
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?