Defining and Debating America’s Founding Ideals

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Defining and Debating America’s Founding Ideals

Preview Activity Americans have all the freedoms they deserve. Strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree Americans have all the freedoms they deserve. All Americans are equal. Some Americans have more rights than others. All Americans have the same opportunities to succeed in life. Wealthy people have a more powerful voice in American democracy than do others.

American Ideals Each question on the survey relates to one of the five ideals: Equality Rights Liberty Opportunity Democracy

An ideal is different from an idea. American Ideals An ideal is different from an idea. An idea can be anything that pops into ones’ head, whereas an ideal is something outstanding that one strives for.

EQUALITY The ideal state in which all people are treated the same and valued equally

RIGHTS Powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law

Liberty Liberty can mean different things: Political freedom Civil liberty Personal freedom The opposite of slavery

OPPORTUNITY The chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams.

DEMOCRACY A system of government based on the consent of the governed.