Unit 1 long terms Flashcards
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Duties in a democracy
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- serving on a jury
- serving as a witness
- attending school
- paying taxes
- registering for the draft
- obeying laws
- respect the rights of others
1
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Responsibilities in a democracy
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- voting
- volunteering
- participating in civic life
- understanding the workings of our government
2
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Elements of democracy
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- citizens participate
- stable growing economies with a large middle class
- public school system
- individual liberty and equality
- network of volunteer organizations that are separate from the government
3
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Characteristics of Democracy
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- free and open elections
- respect the voters decision
- equal opportunity
- majority rule
- respects the rights of minorities
