unit 4

Which sentence best explains why politicians continually need to reevaluate domestic policy?

A solution might become obsolete over time.

Write a short essay arguing your position about whether the PPACA is a good idea for the US health care system. Use your notes and the articles provided in this activity to support your argument. You may also reference additional resources.

Answers will vary but should include some of these points. If in favor of the PPACA, you might bring up the following points:The PPACA is a way for the government to promote the general well-being of its citizens.The provisions of the PPACA are a natural extension of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.Having large numbers of uninsured Americans increases the cost of care for all citizens. When people are unable to pay their bills, those costs are cycled back into the system, increasing rates for everyone. If against the PPACA, you might bring up the following points:The PPACA is inconsistent with the American values of personal responsibility.Providing for health care is a power that should be reserved to the states.Health insurance companies have precise ways of making sure the system will remain financially stable. By refusing insurance to some people, they keep costs down.

Which organization did world powers create immediately after World War II?

United Nations

Read this pro-PPACA article from the White House and this anti-PPACA article from the Heritage Foundation. Explore the tabs and deeper aspects of these resources to gather additional useful information. Using the information you find in these resources, list some of the pros and cons of the PPACA in the table provided below.

(pros)provides health care to uninsured forces (cons)Americans to purchase something or pay a tax (pro)creates new regulations that protect health care (Cons)consumers creates a highly complicated law that could be difficult to implement (PRO)could lower health care premiums and costs (CON)could possibly harm the quality of service people receive

Read these definitions and purposes of human rights in the international community, and then read this Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Use the provided table to list five protected international human rights from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Include which article of the document describes the human right you discuss. Also provide your thoughts on why each item you list is a human right.

-Article 3: right to life, liberty, and the security of person-This is similar to the US Declaration of Independence, except this document refers to "security of person" instead of "pursuit of happiness." -Article 4: prohibit slavery: In the twenty-first century, slavery should be abolished around the world. -Article 5: illegality of torture: This article bans torture and inhumane treatment, which prevents governments and organizations from treating people cruelly. -Article 6: rights before the law: This right protects people from being imprisoned or charged without protection from the justice system. It supports the establishment of the rule of law in every nation. -Article 19: freedom of opinion and expression: The right to free speech and a free press is important in any nation because people must be able to discuss political opinions without worrying about being imprisoned.

The phrase "human rights" appears often in the news and in textbooks, but what exactly are human rights? Think about your own knowledge and ideas about human rights, and then list five rights that you think are human rights. Enter in your list in the provided table, and provide a one- to two-sentence explanation supporting each of your choices.

-life: All people are born with the right to live. -economic opportunity: People everywhere should have the right to fulfill their individual potential without being discriminated against -freedom: People have the right to be free. Governments should work to stop any form of slavery from occurring. -well-being: A basic human right is to have food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and a clean environment in which to live -voting rights: Democracy allows people to shape the nations in which they live. Governments should extend voting rights to all adult citizens.

In what year was the United Nations founded?

1945

Based on your own knowledge and what you've learned in this lesson, explain in one to two sentences how US involvement in the Cold War represented a shift from isolationism to intervention.

During the Cold War, the United States actively worked against the Soviet Union and tried to stop the spread of communism in countries and regions around the world.

Next, read about the Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of the PPACA. Write one to two paragraphs explaining how the Supreme Court approved and defined the ACA as constitutionally legal.

Hide Sample Answer Twenty-five states challenged the constitutionality of the PPACA, and that case went to the Supreme Court for a decision. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the constitutionality of the law. The US government's defense of the act argued that Congress could use the Commerce Clause to support the PPACA, but five justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, rejected that argument. Instead, Roberts and the other four justices forming the majority argued that Congress had the constitutional power to levy taxes, and thus could use the tax system to enforce the mandate for people to get health insurance. Thus, the court upheld, or approved, the PPACA as constitutional.

A government provides citizens with a job-training program so more people can enter a new job field. What type of of policy technique is an example of that

ITS NOT INCENTIVE

Based on your own knowledge and what you've learned in this lesson, explain in one to two sentences how US involvement in World War II represented a shift from isolationism to intervention.

The United States got involved in World War II after being attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor. During and after the war, however, the country took an active part in the planning of the post-war world, including becoming a part of the United Nations.

Based on your own knowledge and what you've learned in the tutorial, explain in one to two sentences how US involvement in the Spanish-American War represented a shift from isolationism to intervention.

The United States intervened between Spain and its colonies and was able to take control of those territories from the Spanish. The Spanish-American War established the United States as a real world power on the international stage.

Which sentence best explains why critics argue against social welfare programs?

The programs' costs have risen dramatically in the recent past.

What are the primary reasons the US government believed it needed to address health care in the United States?

With so many people uninsured, health care costs were growing rapidly. Also, health insurance companies were creating some unfair rules, such as charging women higher premiums than men, not covering certain procedures, dropping coverage for people who need extensive care, or refusing to insure people who have pre-existing conditions. The PPACA has many critics, but the law aims to fix these and other problems.

Skim the Universal Declaration of Human Rights document again. Write a two- to three-paragraph response comparing this document with the US Bill of Rights and later amendments. What similarities do these documents have? Include one or two examples of when human rights have been violated in history.

Your response should include the following: references to the UDHR analysis of why the document is or is not important your personal opinion comparison of the US Bill of Rights and other amendments to the UDHR discussion of when human rights have been violated in the United States and abroad evidence to support your conclusions

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

a document and policy aimed at preventing European involvement in the Americas

What is the English translation of the word détente?

loosening

Which action is an example of domestic policy?

do not choose "The Supreme Court strikes down a law that bans importing inefficient automobiles."

Imagine driving down the highway and reading a sign that states "Save the planet—don't litter." Which technique of policy enactment is being used?

hortatory

When a government passes a law granting citizens tax credits if they use public transportation on a regular basis, which technique of policy enactment is it using?

incentive

how did theodore roosevelt corollary influence US foreign policy

it displayed how the United states would take a more aggressive role in the world

Why does the 2010 Affordable care act stand as one of the most important domestic policy plans in recent history?

it provides health care coverage for millions of americans.

Which statement best describes the United States' Cold War policy of containment?

prevent communism from spreading to any additional territories

which program provides a financial protection for retiring workers?

social security

Which department did the US government create immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

the Department of Homeland Security

President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in which war led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

the Vietnam War