Economics – 9/26/18
I. Bellwork : John Stuart Mill – The Role of Government
A. Question & Answer – Work with a nearby partner next to you
- Find at least 2 words you do not know the meaning of and list them and use the computer to define them
- Identify at least two areas of concern where John Stuart Mill promotes government serving a purpose?
- Explain at least one example he uses to support his claim.
- Do you share his view? Explain
II. Objective:
- Analyze and discuss government’s role in the economy in relationship to the economic goals of society.
- Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
III. Turn in homework
IV. Functions of Government in the Economy – Construct a Tree Map Pgs. 52-53
B. Identify the role government has in each as either: protector, provider, or regulator
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Libraries
- Federal Communications Commission
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Highways and Roads
- Agricultural subsidies
- Education
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- Interstate Commerce Commission
- Supreme Court
V. Classwork/Exit ticket
Find three more examples for each government role and list them under each category (protector, provider, or regulator) with a brief explanation to why they belong in that category.
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