Core Democratic Values and Constitutional Principles

Free to live without fear of death or injury by another or the government.

• Liberty

• Life

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality

Ability to think and act without government interference.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom of Religion

To seek or do what makes you happy as long as it doesn't violate the rights of others.

• Equality

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Individual Rights

Working together of the benefit of most.

• Checks and Balances

• Patriotism

• Federalism

• Common Good

To be treated fairly in the eyes of the law.

• Equality

• Justice

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

All are entitled to political, social and economic participation.

• Equality

• Justice

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

The differences among all people such as race, gender, culture and religion are celebrated as a strength in America.

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Justice

• Individual Rights

• Diversity

The people expect and demand that the government should not lie, nor its citizens.

• Justice

• Truth

• Popular Sovereignty

• Common Good

The power of the government comes through the people who make their choices known by voting.

• Federalism

• Representative Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Civilian Control of the Military

The people show a love for their country and its values through their words and actions.

• Federalism

• Representative Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Patriotism