Rob Ford

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/rob-ford

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Rob Ford born?May 28, 1969
2. When did Rob Ford die?March 22, 2016
3. What is the mayor of toronto?64th Mayor, 2010-2014
4. What is the previous role?City Councillor for Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre (multiple terms)
5. Who was Rob Ford?Rob Ford was a mayor of Toronto and had been a city councillor for many years before that.
6. What did Rob Ford promise to do as mayor?He promised to cut taxes and make sure taxpayers got good value for their money.

Populism: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Fiscal Conservatism: A political and economic philosophy that promotes lower taxes, reduced government spending, and minimal government debt.
Municipal Politics: The administration and governance of cities and towns.
Accountability: The obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions and decisions.