Social 30-2 Foundations, Exam Format, and Ideology Basics

Practice flashcards covering the Social 30-2 diploma exam format, principles of individualism and collectivism, and the evolution from classical to modern liberalism.

The central question that Social 30-2 is built around is: "To what extent should we __________?"

embrace an ideology

The Diploma Exam is divided into Part A (Written Response) and Part B (Multiple Choice), which are each worth __________ of your total mark.

$$50\%$$

Assignment I of the written exam tasks students with picking the most important characteristic(s) of a key concept and explaining why in a response of __________ words.

$$250\text{--}550$$

In Assignment II, students must interpret __________ sources regarding the role of government or individuals and defend a position.

$$3$$

Assignment III requires exploring an issue using __________ as a prompt before defending a position.

fictitious citizens' viewpoints

Related Issue 2 and Related Issue 3 each contain between __________ questions, together carrying roughly $4 \times$ the multiple-choice weight of RI1 and RI4.

$$20\text{--}26$$

High-scoring responses involve using both __________ and contemporary examples rather than just one type.

historical

An ideology is a system of __________ that explains how society, government, and the economy should be organized.

beliefs and values

The core spectrum for ideologies in the course runs from Individualism to __________.

Collectivism

Although it is placed on the collectivist side of the spectrum, __________ is collectivist around the nation or race rather than economic class.

Fascism

A core principle of Classical Liberalism is __________ as the driver of economic activity.

Self-interest

In Classical Liberalism, the principle of __________ ensures the equal application of law and protection from arbitrary government.

Rule of law

Unlike modern liberalism, Classical Liberalism focuses on equality of opportunity rather than equality of __________.

outcome

One of the primary reasons modern liberalism emerged was to address the abuses resulting from __________, such as child labour and lack of a safety net.

industrialization

Modern liberalism differs from classical liberalism by accepting the __________ state, which provides services like healthcare and public education.

welfare

While Classical liberalism advocates for minimal government, Modern liberalism advocates for __________ government.

regulated