"Three Cheers for the Nanny State" Vocab

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Rational

Back

Able to make decisions based on reason rather than emotion; sensible.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Principle

Back

The basic rule or belief that guides behavior, such as the idea that those who work hard will be rewarded.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Impose

Back

Force a law, idea, or belief on someone by using authority.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Justifiable

Back

Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, such as throwing a person in prison.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Status Quo

Back

Existing state or condition at a particular time.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Moral Rule

Back

A set of ideas about right or wrong that influences individuals to behave in a certain way.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Authority

Back

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Sensible

Back

Based on good judgment; reasonable.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Defensible

Back

Able to be defended as correct; reasonable and logical.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Condition

Back

The state of something at a particular time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C