Democracy in America Using pgs. 20-24 in your textbook, briefly explain each characteristic of democracy on the chart Next, read each of the articles below.

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Democracy in America Using pgs. 20-24 in your textbook, briefly explain each characteristic of democracy on the chart Next, read each of the articles below and choose which characteristic of democracy they pertain to and why (write it on the line) The Gun Debate: pg. 6 Should Race Matter?: pg. 6 Time to Raise the Minimum Wage?: pg. 10 Independent Party: printed article

Characteristics of Democracy: textbook pg. 20-24 Individual Liberty Majority Rule with Minority Rights Free Elections Competing Political Parties Active Citizen Participation A Favorable Economy: Free Enterprise Widespread Education Strong Civil Society A Social Consensus

The Gun Debate: ________________________________________ Should Race Matter: _____________________________________ Raise the Minimum Wage: ________________________________ Independent Party: ______________________________________