Core Democratic Values Test Wednesday, May 29

Tomorrow, May 29, we will be having a test over the Core Democratic Values.  It will be a "fill-in-the-blank" test, and it will be recorded as a test.  I am adding the list of definitions to this post; the test will be over the CDV terms.

Also, due tomorrow, May 29, is the CDV presentation.  The majority of kids have chosen to create a power point, which can be turned in electronically.  Ask your student to show you their presentation.  It will be a good way to review for the test :-)

Core Democratic Values

Definitions

Common Good: when all people work for the good of all; the government makes laws that are good for everyone.

Diversity:  Difference in language, dress, food, where ones’ ancestors were born, one’s religion and race are accepted as important.

Equality: Everyone should be treated the same regardless of where their parents or grandparents were born, their race, religion, or wealth.

Justice: The idea that all people should be treated fairly, that no one person or group should be favored.

Patriotism: Devotion to one’s country and its core democratic values in words and deeds.

Popular Sovereignty: The idea that government comes from the people.

Pursuit of Happiness: The right to find happiness in your own way as long as it does not impact on the rights of another.

Life: Each person has the right to the protection of his or her life.

Liberty: The freedom to believe what you want, to choose your own friends, to have your own ideas and opinions, and to be able to express those ideas in public.

Truth: Citizens can demand that the government refrain from lying and offer full disclosure.