By: Heidi and HannahBy: Heidi and Hannah

The rule of law is the principle that no one The rule of law is the principle that no one is above the law. The rule of law is a is above the law. The rule of law is a component of democratic society and is component of democratic society and is defined broadly as the principle that all defined broadly as the principle that all members of society- both citizens and members of society- both citizens and rulers- are bound by a set of clearly rulers- are bound by a set of clearly defined and universally accepted laws.defined and universally accepted laws.

The right to pursue any lawful business or The right to pursue any lawful business or vacation, in any manner not equal with the vacation, in any manner not equal with the rights of others, which may increase their rights of others, which may increase their prosperity or develop their facilities. prosperity or develop their facilities.

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

A devotion to our country and the core A devotion to our country and the core democratic values in words and deeds.democratic values in words and deeds.

We face a choice between a society where We face a choice between a society where people accept modest sacrifices for a people accept modest sacrifices for a common good or a society where group common good or a society where group selfishly protect their own benefits.selfishly protect their own benefits.

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

The people are the ultimate authority over The people are the ultimate authority over the government. Popular sovereignty was the government. Popular sovereignty was provided for the settlers of federal provided for the settlers of federal territorial lands to decide the status under territorial lands to decide the status under witch they would join the union. witch they would join the union.

Liberty includes the freedom to believe Liberty includes the freedom to believe what you want, freedom to choose your what you want, freedom to choose your friends, and to have your own ideas and friends, and to have your own ideas and opinions, to express your ideas in public. opinions, to express your ideas in public.

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

Everyone should get the same treatment Everyone should get the same treatment regardless of where your parents or grand regardless of where your parents or grand parents were born , race, and religion or parents were born , race, and religion or how much money you have. how much money you have.

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