Chapter 1 section 3 Flashcards
Liberty
Ability of people to act and think as they choose as long as they don’t harm liberty of others
Equality
People possess a fundamental moral worth that entitles them to fair treatment under law
Self government
Belief ordinary people could aspire to rule themselves and be political equals
Majority rule
Getting more than than half the votes cast
Minority rights
Political rights held by groups that make up less than a half of population
Liberal democracy
Individual rights and liberties of all people plus minority are protected
Free enterprise
People and businesses make their own economic choices about how Best to produce, distribute and exchange goods and services with limited interference from government
Ideal
Conception of something and it’s most perfect form