Ideals & Principles

All people have the freedom/ability to act and think as they choose

• Liberty

• Equality

• Self-Government

All people possess the same fundamental moral worth that entitles them to fair treatment

• Liberty

• Equality

• Self-Government

Ordinary people can rule themselves and do so as political equals

• Liberty

• Equality

• Self-Government

An example of self-government is

• Right to a revolution

• No job discrimination

• Freedom of speech

An example of equalty is

• Right to a revolution

• No job discrimination

• Freedom of speech

An example of liberty is

• Right to a revolution

• No job discrimination

• Freedom of speech

One principle of democracy is

• rule of law

• equality

• liberty

• self-government

Rule of law mean

• All people are created equal and deserve an opportunity to pursue their potential.

• A majority vote should not harm the minority’s rights.

• No one is above the law even the President!

Compromise is...

• active citizen participation

• Despite their differences, opposing groups can reach agreements.

• No one is above the law even the President!

An example of citizen participation is...

• vote or serve jury duty

• politicians coming to an agreement

• free to choose your job