Democratic Principles MASTERY CHECK

Which of the following is a principle that forms the foundation of the American government?

• Justice

• Wealth

• Popularity

• Fame

How does the government help ensure equal treatment for people with disabilities?

• By adding ramps, elevators, and parking spaces

• By giving everyone the same job

• By making everyone wear the same clothes

• By teaching only one language in schools

Why is fairness considered a fundamental American value?

• It makes sure everyone has what they need to be successful

• It allows only some people to vote

• It gives more rights to the rich

• It means everyone must agree on everything

What does equality mean?

• All people are treated the same, regardless of who they are

• Only adults are treated fairly

• Only citizens born in the country are protected

• People with more money get more rights

Which of the following is an example of respecting the rights of others?

• Allowing everyone access to public buildings

• Only letting some people use elevators

• Giving special treatment to friends

• Ignoring the needs of people with disabilities

How do fairness, equality, and justice influence government laws and policies?

• They help create laws that protect everyone’s rights

• They make laws only for certain groups

• They allow unfair treatment of some people

• They focus only on making money

Why is it important for citizens to respect the rights of others?

• It ensures everyone is treated equally

• It allows people to break the law

• It gives more power to the government

• It means only some people have rights

What is one way the government supports fairness?

• By making laws to keep things fair for everyone

• By letting people do whatever they want

• By ignoring the needs of citizens

• By only helping the wealthy

How do democratic values like fairness, equality, and justice guide the government?

• They help protect the rights of citizens

• They make the government more powerful than the people

• They allow only one group to have rights

• They focus only on making new laws

If a new law is made to help all students have access to school supplies, which principle is being applied?

• Equality

• Popularity

• Wealth

• Fame