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Explore the foundational principles of Core Democratic Values that ensure the well-being, freedom, and happiness of every citizen. Promote justice, equality, diversity, and popular sovereignty for a united and prosperous nation.
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Life • Each citizen has the right to life, and to not live in fear of losing it. • Certain rules must be followed to help our government do this.
Liberty • People’s rights to think, act, or behave how they want, as long as it harms nobody else. • Personal, political, economic freedom.
The Pursuit of Happiness • The right to pursue happiness in your career/future as long as you do not violate the rights of others, one’s future plan.
Common Good • People should work together to achieve happiness for everyone. • Community support.
Justice • All people should be treated fairly by the laws and court systems. • No group or person is favored over another with their benefits or consequences. • The law for one is the law for all.
Equality • Every person should get equal chances in life, regardless of race, religion, or how much money you have.
Truth • The government and citizens are honest with each other. • Truth=trust
Diversity • Differences in language, dress, and customs, etc. are accepted as what makes the U.S.A unique.
Popular Sovereignty • The power of our government comes from the people. • Voting=empowerment
Patriotism • A devotion to our country and believing in the core democratic values in our day to day actions. • If we all live through CDV’s, the U.S.A. is great=being patriotic!