Six Principles of American Democracy

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Six Principles of American Democracy
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1st Principle Fundamental worth dignity of
all citizens.

• All individuals are valued in our society .
• Ex. Every individual is guaranteed the same due
  process rights equal protections of the law.

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2nd Principle Equality of all persons.

• Provide equal opportunities for all.
• Evidence Free public (k-12) education.
• Laws protect citizens against discrimination
  based on race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sex.
  
• Citizens have due process rights equal
  protection under the law - meaning all laws have
  to be the same for everybody- Laws cannot
  discriminate!!!.

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3rd - Majority Rule minority rights

• The will of the majority determines policy, but
  the rights of the minority must always be
  respected.
• Ex - Religious Tolerance for all.
• Ex. Free Speech even for those who disagree with
  the majority.

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4th Principle - Compromise is necessary

• In order to do the will of the people, groups
  with differing views must give take to come to
  agreements.
• Ex. No one likes to pay taxes but we must in
  order to run the country!
• Dem. Rep. must work through their differences
  in order to accomplish our societies needs!

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5th Principle Individual Freedom

• Freedom is necessary but is not total absolute.
  
• Your freedoms end when they infringe upon the
  rights of others.
• Free speech is limited!
• Free exercise of religion is limited!
• Etc.

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6th Principle Faith in America

• These principles exists because Americans believe
  value them.
• These values are difficult to teach in many
  parts of the world they are not practiced at all.
  Democracy takes work!
• If they are not valued, they will perish.