SS Unit 1

a form of government run by the people

ideas that unite people who believe in democracy

the ability to choose, believe, or do what you want

fairness

when citizens and the government work for the benefit of all (sometimes called “the greater good”)

everyone is treated the same and has the same opportunities, no matter who they are

respect for variety in people’s cultural background, race, and beliefs

the things that individual people are allowed to do

a document that contains the most powerful set of laws in the United States

people in the government should be honest with the citizens and citizens should honest with one another about public issues