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Foundations of Democracy: Connecting Citizenship and Free Enterprise

Understand the basic concepts of democracy, the connection with the free enterprise system, and duties of citizenship such as voting, volunteering, and participating in civic life. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of mandatory voting and voting restrictions. Dive into the principles of private ownership, individual initiative, profit, and competition in the free enterprise system. Reflect on the importance of compromise in government and the necessity of government in society.

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Foundations of Democracy: Connecting Citizenship and Free Enterprise

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  1. Section 3 – Basic Concepts of Democracy • Guiding Question – What are the basic concepts of democracy? • Student Objectives: • Understand the foundations of democracy. • Analyze the connections between democracy and the free enterprise system.

  2. Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship Duties Responsibilities Voting Volunteering Participating in civic life Understanding the workings of our government • Serving on a jury • Serving as a witness when called • Attending school • Paying taxes • Registering for the draft • Obeying the laws • Respecting the rights of others

  3. Voting is crucial in any democratic government. Break into small groups and discuss: Should citizens be required by law to vote? Should voting eligibility be restricted? List some benefits and drawbacks to this idea. Chose someone to share your groups thoughts on the idea.

  4. Democracy and the Free Enterprise System (aka Capitalism) • Private ownership of capital goods • investments made by private decision, not government directive • Success or failure determined by competition in the marketplace • Four fundamental factors • Private ownership • Individual initiative • Profit • Competition

  5. Chapter 1 Review • Democracy / Dictatorship * Free Enterprise • Legislative Power * Autocracy • Executive Power * Oligarchy • Judicial Power * Divine Right Theory • Federal Government * Evolutionary Theory • Confederate Government * Force Theory • Unitary Government * Social Contract Theory • Presidential Government * Citizen • Parliamentary Government * Politics

  6. Chapter 1 Review Continued • Concepts of Democracy: Majority Rule/Minority Rights, Individual Worth, Equality, Individual Freedom, Compromise • Purposes of Government: • Form a more perfect union • Establish justice • Ensure domestic tranquility • Provide for the common defense • Promote the general welfare • Secure the blessings of liberty Be able to discuss the importance of compromise in government. Be able to discuss the connection between democracy and the free enterprise system. Answer the Essential Question: Is government necessary? Why?

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