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Two lesson plans for English Language learners to learn about politics and various systems of government.
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Lesson 1: Systems of Government
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Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Famous Quotations
Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People. ~ Benjamin Disraeli, British PM from 1874 to 1880
In War you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times. ~ Winston Churchill, British PM from 1940 -1945 and 1951-55Sir, I disapprove of what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it. ~ Voltaire, French philosopher 1694 -1778
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ~ William Pitt, British PM 1783 to 1801
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Seven Questions
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
1. What is a republic?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
2. How is Great Britain different to a republic?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
3. What does the word ‘democracy’ mean?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
4. What does 'Liberal' and 'Conservative' mean?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
5. What does ‘left wing’ and ‘right wing’ mean?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
6. What is the first responsibility of a government? Defence or fixing
poverty?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
7. What are the other responsibilities of a
government?
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Definitions of Government
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Monarchy
Rule by who has inherited the role leader and expects to pass it on to their child
(heir).
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Dictatorship
Rule by an individual who has power over the country
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Anarchy
A lack of government
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Feudalism
An old system where people were born with a permanent position in society
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Theocracy
Rule by a religious elite
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
Oligarchy
Rule by a small group of people who share similar interests
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Democracy
Rule where the people as a whole hold power
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Federation
A country with several independent regions
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Technocracy
A government advised by unelected experts, scientists or engineers
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Fascism
A system often led by a dictator where the upper classes suppress the lower classes
and emphasise aggressive nationalism and racism.
Lesson 1: Systems of Government
The Taboo Game
But, don't use any of the words on the card
Describe the word
in red
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“ Collateral damage”
“ Liberation of Iraq”
“ Read my lips: No new taxes”
“ Developing country”
“ Fiscal restraint”“ Social justice”
Spin & Soundbites
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Prime Minister's Questions
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Weak, Weak, Weak!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZhugomNJE
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Stalin to Mr Bean
http://youtube.com/watch?v=P9ZErdQy96U
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Blair on Iraq
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PnSgEjX3I8
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Order... Order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVycRpa2L8
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The Iron Lady says 'No!'
http://youtube.com/watch?v=U2f8nYMCO2I
Lesson 2: The Debate
Lesson 2: The Debate
Lesson 2: The Debate – Social Order
Today's Question:
‘ In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be
commanded.’
Is this statement true?
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
The Elite - a group of people with:
Outstanding abilities,
intellect,
wealth
But do their views carry more weight than everyone else’s?
Do their views benefit society as a whole?
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
Egalitarianism
- supports:
- Affirmative action
- Social security
- Luxury taxes
- High taxes for the wealthy
This reduces the gap of power between the elite and the
ordinary
Lesson 2: The Debate - Social Order
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
Tall Poppies must be cut down
What does this mean?
Is this idea fair?
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
Functional Phrases
That's absurd
That’s pretty small beerIt’s self-evidently nonsenseYou are damaging your credibilityThis is the rebuttal to the ConservativesThey don’t like it, Mr. Speaker
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
The Argument
Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order
Let's Take It to a Vote...
Those in favours say “Aye!”
Those against say “No!”
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Luan Hanratty