I.  Bellwork: A.  Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. II.  Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and federal governments generate revenue. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II.  Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate […]

I.  Bellwork: Four Square II.  Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine, analyze, and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation. III. Discussion & Notes: A.  Review:  Taxes Video B.  The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 PPT file and attached  […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A Explain the irony in the cartoon. What is the cartoon’s message? Do you agree with the message? Explain why or why not. II.    Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and […]

I.  Bellwork Explain if you believe a democratic society and a capitalistic society are compatible or if they conflict . II.  Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can […]

I.  Bellwork A separate sheet of paper with MLA heading II.  Objectives: Complete Chapter 2 Assessment by applying concepts and principles which focus on how the allocation of goods and services, the evaluation of economic performance, and the roles of government in the economy. Create claims substantiated by details and examples discussed in class and […]

I.    Bellwork              Questions & Answers Describe what is happening in the cartoon. Explain the point that is being made about communism? Explain the point that is being made about capitalism? II.  Objective: Review concepts and principles which focus on how economic systems allocate resources, the evaluation of economic performance, and the role of government […]

I.  Bellwork A.    Eminent Domain and Property Rights Q&A What do you believe is the authors intent/message? Identify two restrictions under which the government must operate when exercising eminent domain authority. Explain the two qualities a public good must have. Explain why private property rights are important. Video: Eminent Domain and Property Rights II.  […]

I.  Bellwork : John Stuart Mill – The Role of Government A.  Question & Answer Find at least 4 words you do not know the meaning of and list them. Identify at least two areas of concern where John Stuart Mill identifies government as serving a purpose? Explain at least one example he uses to support […]

I. Bellwork:  Complete a Four Square on the cartoon below II. Objective:  Evaluate  differing points of view on the minimum wage by viewing, discussing and assessing various claims, reasoning, and evidence. Integrate information about the minimum wage from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources in order to […]