The Core Democratic Values

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The Core Democratic Values

• Lets try to identify the various Core Democratic
  Values that we strive to reach as a nation and as
  individuals.
• Begin your journey

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Choose the word below that is not an example of a
CDV.

• A. Popular Sovereignty
• B. Liberty
• C. Equality
• D. Military control of Armed Forces

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BRAVO!!!

• You are right. Popular Sovereignty, Liberty, and
  Equality are all Core Democratic Values.
• Continue

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OOPS! Try again.

• This was a little tricky. Remember, the military
  doesnt control the Armed Forces it is the
  CIVILIANS that control the military.
• Return hereReturn
  here

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After the World Trade Centers were attacked,
which CDV did many Americans express by buying
flags, and donating money to victims of the
tragedy?

• Equality
• Patriotism
• Separation of Powers

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Right on!!!

• Many Americans showed their love of our country
  in a variety of ways.
• continue

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Try Again.

• You did select a Core Democratic Value, but it
  doesnt match the scenario.
• Return here.

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Choose which statement is accurate according to
our Core Democratic Values.

• Our Country thrives on diversity.

• Our country is more successful when everyone is
  the same.

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Correcto!!!!

• We are a country founded on diversity and we see
  that as a strength.

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Please try again.

• We wouldnt really have a democracy if everyone
  was the same because we wouldnt be able to make
  our own choices.

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Checks and Balances was put into place in order
to

• Give one branch all of the decision-making
  powers.
• Make sure only the wealthy people balanced the
  financial aspects of government.
• Keep the branches from becoming all-powerful.

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You must try again. You must.

• Think about how many branches of government we
  have and why.
• Go back

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By golly, youve got it!

• This system allowed each branch to have certain
  power over the others.

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Choose the check that is an accurate power of
the legislative branch.

• Power to impeach the president.
• Power to decide if laws are unconstitutional.
• Power to pardon people committed of crimes.

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Righto!

• Congress can impeach the president and remove
  (kick) him from office.

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Incorrect.

• The Judicial branch decides the constitutionality
  of laws.

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Incorrect.

• Only the president can pardon people. That is one
  of his executive powers.

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Pursuit of happiness allows all Americans to do
whatever makes them happy, even if it interferes
with someone elses rights.

• TRUE FALSE

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Would you please try again?
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Good! We cannot pursue something that may
infringe on someone elses rights.
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Congratulations!

• You are well on your way to mastering the Core
  Democratic Values!!!