Three Cheers for the Nanny State Vocab

New York tried to impose, without asking the people what they wanted

When you impose something on someone, you:

• Ask them politely if they agree.

• Force them to accept it without their consent.

• Give them a choice.

It's not always popular to go against the status quo.

The term status quo refers to:

• The existing state of affairs, what is currently popular.

• A high social rank.

• A type of dance.

She was justified in her decision to disagree with the soda ban.

An action is justifiable if it is:

• Done without thinking.

• Supported by good reasons and evidence.

• Against the rules.

Common human principles are: Do not steal, do not lie, and do not harm others.

A principle is:

• A head of a school.

• A basic truth or law, a moral code.

• A mathematical formula.

They made a rational decision to not go outside in the storm.

If someone is being rational, they are:

• Acting without logic.

• Being very emotional.

• Thinking clearly and sensibly.

Sarah Conley was biased in her opinion about the soda because she believed the government should have control over the people.

A **Bias** is:

• A balanced view.

• A type of fabric.

• An unfair preference or dislike.

New York tried to impose a ban on soda! If a law is **imposed** on a community, it means the law is:

• Voted on by the community.

• Applied to the community by authority, the people aren't given a choice or a vote.

• Ignored by the community.

The students wanted to keep up with the status quo by wearing the latest fashion trends.

Maintaining the **status quo** in a group means:

• Changing the group's rules frequently.

• What is currently popular or trendy.

• Promoting members of the group randomly.

The mayor of New York tried to justify the soda ban because soda has sugar!

A decision is **justifiable** if you can:

• Explain why it was a bad idea.

• Prove it was based on facts and good reasoning.

• Hide the reasons for it.

We often reflect on our principles when we decide between making a right and wrong choice.

A principle is when people:

• Ignore their beliefs and values.

• Act according to their set of moral guidelines.

• Follow someone else's instructions.