American Values

The government making mandatory school prayer illegal.

Which American value is this?

• Limited government

• separation of church and state

• Equal opportunity

• Rule of law

7. The United States will govern itself without the support of any European, Asian or African nations. The United States will also allow other nations to government themselves. This is an example of:

• Separation of church and state

• Limited government

• freedom and independence

• Representative government

What is LIBERTY?

• statue of liberty

• freedom to believe what you want, make your own choices

• everyone is treated fairly

• having national pride and loyalty

What is EQUALITY?

• all people are treated the same no matter what

• everyone is treated fairly

• responsibilities are divided among the three branches of gov

• people work together for the good of all

What is PATRIOTISM?

• Devotion to and loving your country, having national pride

• Each citizen can find happiness in their own way

• people work together for the good of others

• American government ruled by the people through their vote

What is COMMON GOOD?

• federal and state government share powers

• all people are treated the same

• right to believe what you want

• Citizens work together for the good of all people

What is JUSTICE?

• all people are treated differently

• Batman

• everyone is treated fairly

• accept others differences

What is DIVERSITY?

• all people are treated equal

• accept others differences for who they are

• right to protect your life

• freedom of speech

What is POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY?

• federal and state government share powers

• right to make your own choices

• American citizens have pride and loyalty

• American government ruled by the people through their vote

The American belief in self-reliance means that...

• receiving money from charity, family, or the government is never allowed.

• if a person is very dependent on others, he or she will be respected by others.

• people must take care of themselves and be independent, or risk losing their personal freedom.