Ideals and Principles of democracy

Match the following Ideals of American Democracy.

• Self government

• Ideal that people can rule themselves

• Equality

• Ideal that all people have the ability to act/think as they choose.

• Liberty

• Ideal that everyone is worthy of fair treatment.

Match the following Principles of American Democracy.

• Majority rule/minority rights

• Opposing groups can reach agreements

• Rule of law

• Everyone is equal and can pursue potential.

• Compromise

• No one is above the law

• Worth of individual

• Active citizens

• Citizen participation

• Decisions made by majority; minority rights protected.