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Core Democratic Values
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Social Studies
6th Grade
09/16/2013

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justice
Definition
everyone should be treated fairly by our laws, courts, officials
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freedom of religion
Definition
a right to our own relidious beliefs and the freedom to express those beliefs
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separation of powers
Definition
powers to pass laws, givern, and judge should be divided among the three brances of government
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life
Definition
right to life cannot be violated
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liberty
Definition
ideas and practices cannot be forced upon anyone
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representative government
Definition
elected official should serve and represent the citizens of the country
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popular sovereignty
Definition
the people, not the government, rule this country through thier votes
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checks and balances
Definition
the three brances of government must have equal power, no branch controls the other
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individual rights
Definition
we all have basic freedoms our government cannot take away
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diversity
Definition
different backgrounds, races, and religions built this country
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representative government
Definition
elected officials serve and represent the citizens of this country
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patriotism
Definition
we must respect our democratic values and serve each outher and our country
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pursuit of happiness
Definition
right to obtain happiness so long as they do not violate the rights of others
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common good
Definition
a duty to work with others to improve our communities and country
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rule of law
Definition
government and citizens must obey the laws
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federalism
Definition
power is shared between state and national governments
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equality
Definition
every citizen has equal rights and opportunities
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Freedom of
Definition
religion, speech, press, petition, assembly
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right to
Definition
bear arms
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no quartering of soldiers
Definition
at my house, they cannot force me to let soldiers stay there
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no illegal search and siezure
Definition
cannot look through my house or car
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due process of the law
Definition

won't testify against myself

no one can take my money or land

frre lawyer if I cannot afford one

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prompt trial
Definition
as quickly as possible
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trial by
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jury of my peers
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no cruel
Definition
or unusual punishment
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I have more rights than
Definition
are specifically written
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