I. Bellwork:  Q&A Page 49 Economic Analysis Page 50 Reading Check Page 51 Reading Check II.  Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements, if necessary, can be made. Differentiate between a democracy and a capitalistic (modified) free enterprise economy. Examine the impact private enterprise has on the economy and public […]

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I. Bellwork: Q&A Identify the role government has in each:  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 II.  Objectives: Review Chapter 2: Types of […]

I.  Bellwork Section 2-2 Q&A Explain how laws against false advertising promote economic equity. What can citizens do to influence the economic goals of the country? II.  Objectives: Examine and discuss the role of government in an economy. Identify the characteristics of a free enterprise economy and the roles of entrepreneurs, government and consumers. III.  […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A A. What are some personal freedoms we are granted in the Constitution? B.  List at least one freedom that would also be considered an economic freedom II.  Objective:  Examine political and economic rights/freedoms through analysis of the Constitution and basic human needs. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse […]

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I.  Bellwork  Traditional Economies Primary and Secondary Sources Workbook An Economy of Sharing 1-3 & 5 Q&A II. Objective: Identify economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Cite incidents in which conflicts result from the methods used to achieve economic goals Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in […]

I.  Bellwork Page 38  Figure 2.1  Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40  Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how these are employed under different governmental systems. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A 1.  What economic rights and freedoms do you believe a government should provide its citizens? Read, Discuss and Analyze the article provided:  A Young Man’s Desperation Challenges Tunisia’s Repression 2.  What was the initial problem? 3.  What was the bigger problem? 4.  What was the result? II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions […]

I.  Bellwork Questions & Answers A.  Page 11 – Examining the News Clip 1-2 Q&A B.  #3 How much has Under Armour’s revenue increased from 2002 to 2005? II. Objective: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of written, […]