CONCEPT VOCABULARY AND WORD STUDY
Three Cheers for the Nanny State
Sarah Conly
WORD LIST
impose rational justifiable principle status quo
A. DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
Our town has just imposed a law requiring everyone to recycle bottles and cans. Has a law been passed or eliminated? Explain.
Would a rational mayor be a mayor who makes reasoned, well-thought-out decisions, or one who makes decisions based on his or her mood? Explain.
Would it be justifiable for the government to control the personal spending habits of public workers? Explain.
What is another word or phrase that can be used to describe a person of principle?
Does the economic status quo refer to how people are living currently, or does it refer to how they expect to live in the future? Explain.
B. WORD STUDY: The Latin root -just- means "lawful" or "guided by truth and fairness." Use the root and suffix to create a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.
just- + ly = ________
Use the new word in a sentence.
The Latin root -just- means "lawful" or "guided by truth and fairness." Use the root and suffix to create a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.
just- + ice = ________
Use the new word in a sentence.
The Latin root -just- means "lawful" or "guided by truth and fairness." Use the root and suffix to create a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.
just- + ification = ________
Use the new word in a sentence.
The Latin root -just- means "lawful" or "guided by truth and fairness." Use the root and suffix to create a new word. Use the new word in a sentence.
just- + ify = ________
Use the new word in a sentence.