1. Democracy in America
Using pgs 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

2. 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

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