3. 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 1951-55
Sir, 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
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16. An old system where people were born
with a permanent position in society
Feudalism
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17. Rule by a religious elite
Theocracy
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18. Rule by a small group of people who
share similar interests
Oligarchy
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19. Rule where the people as a whole hold
power
Democracy
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20. A country with several independent
regions
Federation
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21. A government advised by unelected
experts, scientists of engineers
Technocracy
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22. A system often led by a dictator where the upper classes
suppress the lower classes and emphasise aggressive
nationalism and racism
Fascism
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23. The Taboo Game
Describe the word in red
But don’t use any of the words on the card
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24. Spin & Soundbites
liberation of Iraq
developing country
social justice
collateral damage
fiscal restraint
read my lips, no new taxes
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32. Today’s Question
“In a civilised society, one must always
have people above to be obeyed
and people below to be commanded.”
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Is this statement true?
33. The Elite
A group of people with:
Outstanding abilities, intellect & wealth
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But, do their views carry more
weight than everyone else’s?
Do their views benefit society as a whole?
34. Egalitarianism
Supports:
— Affirmative action
— Social security
— Luxury taxes
— High taxes for the wealthy
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This reduces the power gap
between the elite and the ordinary.
36. Tall poppies must be cut down
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What does this mean?
Is this idea fair?
37. Functional Phrases
That's absurd
That’s pretty small beer
They don’t like it, Mr. Speaker
This is the rebuttal to the Conservatives
It’s self-evidently nonsense
You are damaging your credibility
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