Political Assumption

Identify the political assumption in the following statement: 'The government should provide free healthcare to all citizens.'

• Healthcare is a basic human right.

• Healthcare should be privatized.

• Only the wealthy deserve healthcare.

• Healthcare is not a government responsibility.

Which of the following sentences contains a political assumption?

• The sky is blue.

• Taxes are necessary for a functioning society.

• Cats are better than dogs.

• Water is wet.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the political assumption in the statement: 'Democracy is the best form of government'?

• All governments are corrupt.

• Democracy ensures freedom and equality.

• Monarchy is outdated.

• Communism is ineffective.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In the sentence 'The politician's speech was full of empty promises,' what is the political assumption?

• Politicians always lie.

• Speeches are meant to inspire.

• Promises are never kept.

• Politicians often make promises they can't keep.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which word best describes the political assumption in the phrase 'Tax cuts for the wealthy will benefit everyone'?

• Equality

• Trickle-down economics

• Socialism

• Anarchy

Identify the political assumption in the statement: 'Immigration strengthens the economy.'

• Immigrants take jobs from locals.

• Immigration is harmful.

• Immigrants contribute positively to the economy.

• Immigration should be restricted.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the political assumption in the statement: 'Education should be free for all'?

• Education is a privilege.

• Education is a right.

• Only the rich should be educated.

• Education is not important.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following statements contains a political assumption?

• The sun rises in the east.

• Public transportation should be improved.

• Chocolate is delicious.

• Birds can fly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In the sentence 'The media is biased,' what is the political assumption?

• All media is trustworthy.

• Media should be unbiased.

• Bias is unavoidable in media.

• Media is always biased.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the political assumption in the statement: 'Climate change is a hoax'?

• Climate change is real.

• Scientists are trustworthy.

• Climate change is not happening.

• Environmental policies are unnecessary.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1