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