Core Democratic Values

Question 1

Each person has the right to the protection of his or her life.

Answer 1

LIFE

Question 2

The freedom to believe what you want, freedom to choose your own friends, and to have your own ideas and opinions, to express your ideas in public, the right for people to meet in groups, the right to have any lawful job or business.

Answer 2

LIBERTY

Question 3

Each person can find happiness in their own way, so long as they do not step on the rights of others.

Answer 3

PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Question 4

All people should be treated fairly in getting the advantages and disadvantages of our country. No group or person should be favored.

Answer 4

JUSTICE

Question 5

People should work together for the good of all. The government should make laws that are good for everyone.

Answer 5

COMMON GOOD

Question 6

Everyone should get the same treatment regardless of where your parents or grandparents were born, race, religion or how much money you have. All people have political, social and economic equality.

Answer 6

EQUALITY

Question 7

Differences in language, dress, food, where parents or grandparents were born, race, and religion are not only allowed but accepted as important.

Answer 7

DIVERSITY

Question 8

The power of the government comes from the people.

Answer 8

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

Question 9

Showing devotion to our country and the core democratic values in words and deed.

Answer 9

PATRIOTISM

Question 10

Both the government and the people must obey the law.

Answer 10

RULE OF LAW