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PILLARS of DEMOCRACY

PILLARS of DEMOCRACY. What do you think are some of the things that hold up this democracy? Discuss with your group. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY. 1. SOVERIEGNTY OF THE PEOPLE The right to decide -education, home, children, marriage, job? 2. GOVERNMENT based upon CONSENT of the GOVERNED .

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PILLARS of DEMOCRACY

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  1. PILLARS of DEMOCRACY What do you think are some of the things that hold up this democracy? Discuss with your group.

  2. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY 1.SOVERIEGNTY OF THE PEOPLE The right to decide-education, home, children, marriage, job? 2. GOVERNMENT based upon CONSENT of the GOVERNED. The people give PERMISSION for the GOV’T to RULE Us. We agree to follow the rules in exchange for order 3.MAJORITY RULE Rules are decided by MOST or greater then 51% of Any vote.

  3. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY 4.MINORITY RIGHTS All minorities, Blacks, Latina, Women, Jews, GLBT, become the “WATCH DOG” over the MAJORITY to protect rights. 5. GUARANTEE OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness 6. FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS No poll taxes, literacy tests or grandfather clause 7. EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW Same treatment regardless of ECONOMIC STATUS, GENDER, RACE, etc.

  4. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY • Of the first Six pillars we discussed so far, decide, as a group, on a real life example of one of the pillars in action and a way this or another pillar has been weakened. • Try to come up with one not discussed before.

  5. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY 8. DUE PROCESS of LAW Speedy Trial, jury of your peers, no double jeopardy, Miranda rights, etc. 9. CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON GOVEMENT 3 BRANCHES, Checks and Balances, Federalism 10. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL PLURALISM MADD, LABOR UNION, COMMUNIST PARTY Right to belong to any group without GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE 11. VALUES of TOLERANCE, PRAGMATISM, COOPERATION, and COMPROMISE

  6. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY Read the examples and then write ALL the Pillars of Democracy that are being presented. Be ready to defend your point. • There are African Amer., Latin Amer., Asian Amer., and women in Congress. • Kenmore citizens do not want any form of gambling within the village limits. Mayor Mang has complied and it is now law. • The city of Buffalo is comprised of Irish, Italian, Polish, and African American communities. • The President can veto legislation. • I’ve wanted to be a teacher my entire life. Now, I am very happy! • 300 out of 400 seniors voted in favor of early release. Administration approved. • Sam believe in the right to bear arms. Tony wants all guns to have a safety lock and stronger background checks. They are still best friends. • A jury of her peers found Sarah guilty of sexual harassment. • Grandma Edna was fined $75 for speeding. The next day Tommy received a $75 fine for speeding. • The 15th Amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of the color of your skin or former servitude.

  7. PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY Choose one Pillar from each page and for each: • Illustrate the Pillar in action on the front of the poster. Do not use words and do not identify the Pillar. Make sure your illustrations are large and colorful. • Define/Explain each Pillar in your own words on on a index card. • Write on another index card how the Pillar has been damaged or strengthen over the years. Must be a real life example. Ramps for Wheelchairs accessibility- Fair Elections

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