1. CORE DEMOCRATIC VALUES
The building blocks of our government and the rules and liberties of our country.

2. “Common Good”
Definition: Everyone should work together for the good of all.

3. “Life”
Definition: An individual has the right to life, except in extreme cases, such as when a person is killed when threatening the life of someone else.

4. “Popular Sovereignty”
Definition: The Power of the Government comes from the people.

5. “Patriotism”
Definition: Citizens should show respect and loyalty to our country and the core democratic values.

6. “Truth”
Definition: The government and citizens of the United States should not lie.

7. “Pursuit of Happiness”
Definition: A person has the right to find happiness in his/her own way as long as he/she does not infringe on the rights of others.

8. “Justice”
Definition: All people should be treated fairly. No group should be favored.

9. “Diversity”
Definition: America is a mixture of different cultures blended together with equal liberties under the law.

10. “Equality”
Definition: Everyone should get the same treatment regardless of where they are from, their race, religion, or wealth.

11. “Liberty”
Definition: A citizen has the right to act, think, and believe as he/she wants without government interference.

12. “Rule of Law”
Definition: Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law.