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Core Values of America
8 CDV of America
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Social Studies
12th Grade
09/10/2014

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Life 

Definition
People's right to life secure except in extreme events, such as deadly force to protect one's life.
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Liberty 
Definition
Personal and political beliefs cannot be forced upon individuals. (Personal freedoms, ex: voting, working, assembly)
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Definition
People of the U.S right to pursue happiness as long as other's right are not infringed upon.
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Common Good 
Definition
Common (Public) good means every citizen of the U.S commit to promote welfare to public and work together for the benefit of all.
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Justice
Definition
Fair treatment of all in distribution of benefits and non benefits of society, of wrongs corrected, and info gathered and decisions made.
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Equality
Definition
All citizens of the U.S have political, legal, social, and economic equality.
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Diversity 
Definition
Cultural and ethnic differences in race, lifestyle, and belief. pluralist society benefits.
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Popular Sovereignty
Definition
The citizens of the U.S have ultimate power over policies made by public officials.
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Patriotism
Definition
Citizens of the U.S show their devotion to America through their words and deeds.
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Truth
Definition

Citizens can demand truth from the government, embodies element of relationship of people and government.

 
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