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2/9 Warm Up

2/9 Warm Up. If you were stranded on a desert island, what one item would you want to have with you? Explain your answer. Objectives. SWBAT Define the concept of democracy. Identify & describe basic ideals & principles underlying American democracy.

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2/9 Warm Up

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  1. 2/9 Warm Up If you were stranded on a desert island, what one item would you want to have with you? Explain your answer.

  2. Objectives SWBAT • Define the concept of democracy. • Identify & describe basic ideals & principles underlying American democracy. • Assess the extent to which the nation has implemented basic democratic principles.

  3. Characteristics of Democracy What does democracy mean to you?

  4. Characteristics of Democracy Everybody equal under the law Gov’t by & for the people Freedom Democracy Elected rep’s carry out people’s will Rights of individuals protected Majority rule, w/ minority rights

  5. Democracy is …. a system of government in which the people rule either directly or through elected representatives

  6. American Democracy:Basic Ideals • I: Popular Consent (popular sovereignty) • II: Respect for the Individual • III: Equality of Opportunity • IV: Personal Liberty • V: Rule of Law

  7. American Democracy:Basic Ideals I: Popular Consent (popular sovereignty) • government derives its power from the consent of the people

  8. American Democracy:Basic Ideals II: Respect for the Individual • each person has the right to reach their own potential • all entitled to “certain unalienable rights”

  9. American Democracy:Basic Ideals III: Equality of Opportunity • “all men are created equal” • What kinds of equality should the government guarantee? Political? Economic? Social?

  10. American Democracy:Basic Ideals IV: Personal Liberty • “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” • self-determination

  11. American Democracy:Basic Ideals V: Rule of Law • “a government of laws and not of men” • safeguard of liberty

  12. So….How Democratic are We? Ideal vs. Reality

  13. Democracy in Quotes • With your partner: • Interpretation– what is the main point the author is making about democracy? • What do you think? – do you agree or disagree with the author? Defend you answer!

  14. Exit Ticket • Is it ok that democracy in the U.S. is sometimes inconsistent or messy? Defend your answer!

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