Public Issues

1. What is the definition of an issue?

• something that people disagree about

• a plan

• something people agree about

• an idea about something

What do wind farms provide?

• water

• food

• electricity

• wind

What is an example of a public issue?

• One issue in his family was whether or not he should be able to stay up until 10 PM.

• One issue in his family was whether or not he can have ice cream for breakfast.

• One issue in her city was whether or not build a new police station.

• One issue in her classroom was whether or not she can have two recesses.

What is the definition of "freedom"?

• The right to make your own choices

• Something people disagree about

• The way a person feels about an issue

• An issue that affects many people

What is the definition of "point of view"?

• Something people disagree about

• The right to make your own choices

• Fairness

• The way a person feels about an issue

"The Common Good" is people working together for the benefit of

• children

• rich people

• everyone

• men

What is the definition of "justice"?

• Fairness

• The way a person feels about an issue

• The right to make your own choices

• An issue that affects many people

What are some reasons to build wind farms in the Great Lakes?

• to spoil the view

• winds are stronger in the Great Lakes

• they could generate a lot of energy

• they would cause problems for ships

• we need new sources of renewable energy

What are some possible problems with building wind farms in the Great Lakes?

• they might cause environmental problems

• they would not bother anyone far out in the water

• they might spoil the view

• they would be hard to build in the water

• winds are stronger in the Great Lakes