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18 Cards in this Set
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LIFE
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An individual has the right to life, except in extreme cases such as when a person is killed when threatening the life of someone else.
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LIBERTY
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A person has the freedom to act, think, and believe as he/she wants without government interference.
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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
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A person has the right to find happiness in his/her own way as long as they don’t step on the rights of others.
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COMMON GOOD
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Citizens should work together for the good of all. The government should make laws that are good for everyone.
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JUSTICE
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All people should be treated fairly when correcting wrongs or injustices and when making decisions. All people should be treated fairly; no one group should be favored.
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EQUALITY
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veryone should get the same treatment regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background. Citizens all have political, social, and economic equality.
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DIVERSITY
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In our society, we respect variety in culture, ethnic background, race, lifestyle, and beliefs. Differences in religion, race, and political beliefs are acceptable.
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TRUTH
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The government and citizens should not lie.
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POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
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The power of the government comes from the people.
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PATRIOTISM
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We should show respect and loyalty to our country.
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RULE OF LAW
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Everyone, including government officials, must obey the laws.
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SEPARATION OF POWERS
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We have three branches of government (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial). Each has different members and duties to balance power between them.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
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Citizens elect others to represent their interests in government.
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CHECKS AND BALANCES
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Different branches of government have equal power so that no branch can dominate the others. Each branch checks the power of the others.
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INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
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Each individual in the U.S. has certain basic rights: right to life, right to liberty, right to property. The government must protect these rights.
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FREEDOM OF RELIGION
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Citizens have the freedom to choose whatever religion they want to follow. They also have the right to choose no religion. The government cannot support or oppose any religious group.
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FEDERALISM
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The state and national governments share power and responsibilities.
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CIVILIAN CONTROL OF THE MILITARY
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Civilian (non-military) people should be in charge of the military.
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