1. Basic Concepts of Democracy Unit 1 Chapter 1 Section 3
The text identifies 5 basic concepts

2. Starter (S5) What characteristics define a state?
For what reasons do people form governments?

3. Vocabulary Test (V1) Clear your Desk Only Pen or Pencil on your Desk
20 Points

4. Review Natural Rights Philosophy Social Contract Theory
Compare and Contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.

5. Five Concepts of Democratic Foundations
Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person
Democracy is firmly based upon a belief in the fundamental importance of the individual
The concept of the dignity and worth of the individual is of overriding importance

6. Equality of All Persons
Respect for the equality of all persons
It does not insist on the equality of condition, but they are entitled to a equality of opportunity and equality before the law.

7. Majority Rule, Minority Rights
Faith in majority rule and insistence upon minority rights
Satisfactory solutions

8. Necessity of Compromise
Acceptance of necessity of compromise

9. Individual Freedom
An insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom.

10. Democracy and the Free Enterprise System
Base on four factors:
private ownership
individual initiative
Profit
competition

11. How the system works Law of Supply and Demand
Democracy is a political system
Free Enterprise is a economic system

12. Government and the Free Enterprise System
The U.S. has a mixed economy
The government participates to protect the public and preserve private enterprise.
Regulates antitrust laws, pure food and drug laws, anti-pollution standards, and city and county zoning ordinances and building codes
Promotes by building roads, national currency, supporting transportation systems and scientific research.

13. Summary Democracy and the Free Enterprise System private ownership
Five Concepts of Democratic Foundations
Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person
Respect for the equality of all persons
Faith in majority rule and insistence upon minority rights
Acceptance of necessity of compromise
Individual Freedom
Democracy and the Free Enterprise System
private ownership
individual initiative
Profit
competition

14. Class Work Activity 5 pts
Reviewing Main Ideas
Page 24, Section 3, Questions 21 – 25
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Page 25
Questions
Turn in at End of Class
5 points

15. Ticket out the Door
What theory on the origin of the state was most influential in founding of the United States and Why?

16. Homework 5 pts Read Chapter 2 Section 1
Page 32 Complete the Section 1 Assessment
Questions 1 - 4

17. Reference
Manolis, T. Twiggs County High School, 2009