This assignment asks you to analyze how each of these ideologies would evaluate important ideas that have been discussed in the past few years.

Prompt

We have learned about some major ideologies in Weeks 2–7 (Classical Liberalism, Reform (Social Welfare) Liberalism, Classical Conservatism, Modern Conservatism, and Socialism). This assignment asks you to analyze how each of these ideologies would evaluate important ideas that have been discussed in the past few years.

For this assignment, you will complete the following:

1. The Classical Liberalism Perspective (45 Pts.)

Read “The Covid-19 response must balance civil liberties and public health—experts explain howLinks to an external site..” https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/18/covid-19-response-vs-civil-liberties-striking-the-right-balance.html

• Describe how the article defends classical liberalism. Explain your thoughts about the article.

2. The Reform(Social Welfare) Liberalism Perspective (45 Pts.)

As stated in Political Ideologies and Worldviews 3.3.2, explain the core themes of Reform Liberalism.

Read “Biden signs $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, clearing way for stimulus checks, vaccine aidLinks to an external site..” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/11/biden-1point9-trillion-covid-relief-package-thursday-afternoon.html

• Describe how the article defends reform liberalism.
• Explain your thoughts about the article.

3. The Socialist Perspective (30 Pts.)

Analyze the socialist take on the two articles above. 

3. The Conservative Perspective (30 Pts.)

Analyze the conservative take on the two articles above. 

Audience

Your intended audience is your fellow students. Although I will of course correct your essay and your classmates will not read it, I want you to communicate your information and analysis AS IF you were explaining the subject to a classmate. Therefore, do not assume your reader is that familiar with the subject matter. 

Formatting Expectations

1. 3-4 double-spaced pages of CONTENT (Note: this does not include the additional title page and reference page at the end of your essay.)
2. Preferably, turn in the essay in the form of a Microsoft Word document to the relevant Canvas assignment portal.
3. Have regular margins and 12-point font.
4. Please PROOFREAD your essay and/or have someone else do it.
5. I want you to use APA (American Psychological Association) style for in-text citations which correspond to entries on your reference page at the end of your essay.