1. Four Pillars of Democracy
Ms. A. Meisner
Four Pillars of Democracy

2. Four Pillars of Democracy
Justice
Equity
Freedoms
Representation

3. Justice Fair treatment of individuals and groups
What are some examples you can think of?

4. Equity Individuals and groups have the same opportunities.
What are some examples and non-examples you can think of?

5. Representation Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens
What are some examples of elected representatives?

6. Equity vs. Equality Page 25 Nelson textbook (red)
Equity means everyone has the same opportunities so sometimes we make adaptations.
Ex. Wheelchair accessible ramps or bathrooms
Equality means everybody gets exactly the same
Ex. Free education for all children

7. Equality Pizza/Equity Pizza

8. Equality vs. Equity continued