Core Democratic ValueCore Democratic ValueBy Kris Pierson and Jackson FolloBy Kris Pierson and Jackson Follo
TruthTruth
The government and citizens shouldn’t lie.The government and citizens shouldn’t lie.
Popular sovereigntyPopular sovereignty
The power of the government comes from The power of the government comes from the people.the people.
DiversityDiversity
We should respect everyone even if their We should respect everyone even if their religion or skin tone is different.religion or skin tone is different.
PatriotismPatriotism
We should be proud to live in America.We should be proud to live in America.
The common goodThe common good
Citizens should work together for the good Citizens should work together for the good of all.of all.
FederalismFederalism
The state and governments share powers The state and governments share powers and responsibilities. and responsibilities.
JusticeJustice
All people should be treated fairly when All people should be treated fairly when correcting injuries and when making correcting injuries and when making decisions.decisions.
LifeLife
Anyone has the right to life. Anyone has the right to life.
EqualityEquality
Everyone has the right to be treated equally.Everyone has the right to be treated equally.
Checks and BalancesChecks and Balances
Each branch has the same amount of Each branch has the same amount of power.power.
Websites we usedWebsites we used
http://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/cdhttp://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/cdv/Core_Democratic.pdfv/Core_Democratic.pdf
http://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/http://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/cdv/cdv_definition.htmlcdv/cdv_definition.html
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/10-http://www.michigan.gov/documents/10-02_Core_democtaric_Values_48832_7.pd02_Core_democtaric_Values_48832_7.pdff