Créer une activité
Jouer Relier
1. Citizen Participation
2. Regular, Free and Fair Elections and Accepting Results
3. Control Abuse of Power
4. Human Rights
5. Rule of Law
6. Compromise
7. Worth of the Individual

everyone must obey the law

create safeguards that help deter corruption of power

officials are chosen in periodic elections

no one, including officials, is above the law

keeps the political process going

examples include: freedom of expression, association, assembly and equality

key role of citizens in democracy

no corruption or threats or other obstacles that would prevent people from voting

founder's of US had a positive view of individuals

values that reflect and respect life and dignity

opposing groups give up some of their demands to reach an agreement

examples include: running for election, voting in elections, staying informed on issues

US was founded on the strength of human nature in individuals, including self- reliance, ability to achieve and to reason and self-determination

government is structured to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

examples include: peacefully protesting, joining a political party, writing a letter to a congressman