Chapter 1 Basic Concepts of Democracy Section 3 Foundations The American concept of democracy rests on these beliefs Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person Respect for the equality of all persons ID: 319125
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Principles of Government
Chapter 1Slide2
Basic Concepts of DemocracySection 3Slide3
FoundationsThe American concept of democracy rests on these beliefs:Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every personRespect for the equality of all personsFaith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights
Acceptance of the necessity of compromiseInsistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom.Slide4
Duties and Responsibilities of CitizenshipDutiesServing on a juryServing as a witness when called
Attending schoolPaying taxesRegistering for the draftObeying local, state, and national lawsRespecting the rights of others
Responsibilities
Voting
Volunteering
Participating in civic life
Understanding the workings of our government.
A
citizen
is one who holds both rights and responsibilities in a state.Slide5
Democracy and CapitalismIdeals of individual freedom foster our governmental system and lie at the root of our economic system.Capitalism is characterized by:Private ownershipIndividual initiativeProfit
CompetitionGovernment does play a role in the economy:Protection of the publicPreservation of private enterprise