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Chapter 1: Principles of Government Section 3

Objectives Understand the foundations of democracy. Analyze the connections between democracy and the free enterprise system.

Key Terms majority rule: the principle that the will of the majority controls the actions of government compromise: the process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests citizen: one who holds certain rights and responsibilities within a state free enterprise system: an economic system characterized by the private ownership of capital goods, private investment, and a competitive marketplace that determines success or failure

Introduction What are the basic concepts of democracy? Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person Respect for the equality of all persons Faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights Acceptance of the necessity of compromise Insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom

Worth of the Individual Democracy is based on a belief in the dignity and worth of every individual. Individuals can be forced to do things that serve the good of the many, like paying taxes. Respect for individuals means that serving the many should not be a case of simply benefiting the majority over the minority, but of trying to meet the needs of all individuals in society.

Equality of All Persons Checkpoint: To what are citizens entitled under the democratic concept of equality? All citizens are entitled to equality of opportunity and equality before the law. This means that no person should be held back based on gender, race, color, or religion. Checkpoint Answer: All citizens are entitled to equality of opportunity and equality before the law. NOTE TO TEACHERS: After the Supreme Court ruled that segregation denied African Americans equality under the Constitution, Arkansas fought the integration of its schools. Eventually, nine students were admitted to Central High School in Little Rock. Image above shows seven of the students known as the Little Rock Nine sit with Thurgood Marshall, who argued the case. 6

Equality of All Persons, cont. Every person must be free to develop as fully as they wish. Achieving this goal of equality is an ongoing process. For example, in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unequal. NOTE TO TEACHERS: Image above shows Elizabeth Eckford, one of nine African Americans who enrolled at Central High School in Little Rock.

Majority Rules, Minority Rights Democracy holds that the majority will be right more often than it is wrong and will be right more often than any small group. The majority will not always make the best decisions or even the right decisions, but in a democracy their choices can be improved or changed over time. The majority must respect the rights of minorities and listen to their viewpoint.

Necessity of Compromise Compromise is a key part of the democratic process. In a society made of many equal individuals with different opinions and interests, public decisions require compromises. Most public issues can be addressed in several ways. Determining which way best meets the needs of the public also requires compromise. 9

Necessity of Compromise, cont. Compromise is a way of reaching majority agreement. Not all compromises are good or necessary. Who do the chefs represent in this cartoon? Political cartoon answer: The chefs represent the different but equally important individuals and groups that make up American society.

Individual Freedom Democracy cannot allow complete individual freedom, which would lead to anarchy and lawlessness. Democracy does require that each individual be as free as possible without interfering with the freedom of others. Democratic government works constantly to find the balance between individual freedom and government authority.

Citizenship Every democratic citizen has duties that they must obey. Each citizen also has responsibilities that they should fulfill to improve the quality of their government and community. NOTE TO TEACHERS: The above image shows children celebrating Flag Day in New York City.

Citizenship Overview Duties Responsibilities Serving on a jury Serving as a witness Attending school Paying taxes Obeying local, state, and national laws Draft registration Respecting the rights of others Voting Volunteering Participating in civic life Understanding the workings of our government NOTE TO TEACHERS: Registering for the draft is required only of male citizens.

How Free Enterprise Works Free enterprise, also called capitalism, is an economic system based on private ownership, individual initiative, profit, and competition. Individuals, not the government, decide what to make, how to make it, at what price to sell it, and whether to buy it. Greater demand tends to increase prices, while lower demand tends to decrease them.

Government and Free Enterprise Both democracy and free enterprise are based on the idea of individual freedom. U.S. government involvement in the economy is aimed at protecting both the public and private enterprise. The government regulates many economic activities to encourage competition and protect public welfare. The government also offers many essential services, such as public education and transportation.

Review Now that you have learned about the basic concepts of democracy, go back and answer the Chapter Essential Question. Is government necessary?