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Cultural History of The United States of America
Vocabulary words for Course of Study #12
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Social Studies
3rd Grade
04/29/2020

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Life
Definition
Each person has the right to the protection of his or her life.
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Liberty
Definition
Liberty includes the freedom to believe what you want, freedom to choose your own friends, and to have your own ideas and opinions, to express your ideas in public, the right for people to meet in groups, the right to have any lawful job or business.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Definition
Each person can find happiness in their own way, so long as they do not step on the rights of others.
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Justice
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All people should be treated fairly in getting the advantages and disadvantages of our country. No group or person should be favored.
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Common Good
Definition
People should work together for the good of all. The government should make laws that are good for everyone.
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Equality
Definition
Everyone should get the same treatment regardless of where your parents or grandparents were born, race, religion or how much money you have. All people have political, social and economic equality.
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Diversity
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Differences in language, dress, food, where parents or grandparents were born, race, and religion are not only allowed but accepted as important.
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Popular Sovereignty
Definition
The power of the government comes from the people.
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Patriotism
Definition
A devotion to our country and the core democratic values in words and deeds.
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Rule of Law
Definition
Both the government and the people must obey the law.
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