What are the Big Ideas? pp. 2 to 15
1. Define the following:
Issue
Perspective
Point of view
Quality of life
Rights
Society
Governance
Political system
Economic system
Opinion
Criteria
Unbiased
2. Read the statements by the three individuals on pages 6 and 7. State your beliefs and
values in the space below. How do they compare with the beliefs and values of the
speakers?
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3. Give one example of an issue that is, or has been controversial in Canadian society.
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