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Explore the core concepts of democracy and their significance in maintaining a democratic society. Discover the importance of individual worth, equality, majority rule with minority rights, compromise, and individual freedom. Additionally, learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens in upholding democracy.

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Journal Question

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  1. Journal Question • What did Malala Yousafzai mean when she stated that “pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism?

  2. American Government Concepts of Democracy & Duties of Citizens

  3. W.A.L.T. • Analyze and identify the five basic concepts that democracy relies upon.

  4. Foundations of Our Democracy • Democracy exists in this country because the American people believe in it. • Democracies existence rests upon five basic concepts: • 1. Worth of the individual • 2. Equality of all persons • 3. Majority rule, minority rights • 4. Necessity of compromise • 5. Individual freedom

  5. Worth of the Individual • Human beings must be considered a separate and distinct person, no matter what their station in life. • All people have value and deserve to be treated with dignity. • Example: Americans with Disabilities Act

  6. Equality of All Persons • This does not mean that all people are guaranteed the same condition or amount of wealth. • Equality before the law and equality of opportunity.

  7. Majority Rule, Minority Rights • The will of the people must guide public policy. • However, the majority must be willing to listen and compromise with a minority that is acting within legal means.

  8. Necessity of Compromise • Many a times a problem has more than one solution and both sides must be heard. • A lot of times compromise is needed in order to protect majority rights.

  9. Individual Freedom • There must be a proper balance between individual freedom and the rights of society as a whole. • “The right to swing my fist ends when the other man’s nose begins.”

  10. Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens Duties Responsibility Voting Volunteering Participating in civic life Understanding the workings of our government • Jury Duty • Serving as a witness when called • Attending school • Paying taxes • Registering for the draft (men only) • Obey the law • Respecting the rights of others

  11. Class Assignment • Your group is going to be assigned two duties or responsibilities. Your assignment is to come up with a skit that mimics the action. There is no talking allowed during the skit. The job of the class will be to guess the action and then declare whether it is a duty or a responsibility.

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