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PILLARS of DEMOCRACYPILLARS of DEMOCRACY

What do you think are some of the What do you think are some of the things that hold up this things that hold up this

democracy?democracy?Discuss with your group. Discuss with your group.

PILLARS OF DEMOCRACYPILLARS OF DEMOCRACY

1.1.SOVERIEGNTY OF THE PEOPLESOVERIEGNTY OF THE PEOPLEThe right to decideThe right to decide-education, home, children, marriage, job?-education, home, children, marriage, job?

2.2. GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT based upon based upon CONSENTCONSENT of the of the GOVERNEDGOVERNED..

The people give PERMISSION for the GOV’T to RULE UsThe people give PERMISSION for the GOV’T to RULE Us..

We agree to follow the rules in exchange for orderWe agree to follow the rules in exchange for order

3.3. MAJORITY RULEMAJORITY RULERules are decided by MOST or greater then 51% of Rules are decided by MOST or greater then 51% of

Any vote.Any vote.


44.. MINORITY RIGHTSMINORITY RIGHTSAll minorities, All minorities, Blacks, Latina, Women, Jews, GLBTBlacks, Latina, Women, Jews, GLBT, become , become

the “WATCH DOG” over the MAJORITY to protect rights.the “WATCH DOG” over the MAJORITY to protect rights.

5. 5. GUARANTEE OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTSGUARANTEE OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTSLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of HappinessLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

6. FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS6. FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONSNo poll taxes, literacy tests or grandfather clauseNo poll taxes, literacy tests or grandfather clause

7. 7. EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAWEQUALITY BEFORE THE LAWSame treatment regardless of ECONOMIC STATUS, Same treatment regardless of ECONOMIC STATUS,

GENDER, RACE, etc. GENDER, RACE, etc.


Of the first Six pillars we discussed so far, Of the first Six pillars we discussed so far, decide, as a group, on a real life example decide, as a group, on a real life example of one of the pillars in action and a way of one of the pillars in action and a way this or another pillar has been weakened. this or another pillar has been weakened.

Try to come up with one not discussed Try to come up with one not discussed before. before.

PILLARS OF DEMOCRACYPILLARS OF DEMOCRACY8. 8. DUE PROCESS of LAWDUE PROCESS of LAW

Speedy Trial, jury of your peers, Speedy Trial, jury of your peers,

no double jeopardy, Miranda rights, etc.no double jeopardy, Miranda rights, etc.

9.9. CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON GOVEMENT CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON GOVEMENT3 BRANCHES, Checks and Balances, Federalism3 BRANCHES, Checks and Balances, Federalism

10. 10. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL PLURALISMSOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL PLURALISMMADD, LABOR UNION, COMMUNIST PARTY MADD, LABOR UNION, COMMUNIST PARTY

Right to belong to any group without Right to belong to any group without

GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCEGOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE

11.11. VALUES of TOLERANCE, PRAGMATISM, VALUES of TOLERANCE, PRAGMATISM, COOPERATION, and COMPROMISECOOPERATION, and COMPROMISE

PILLARS OF DEMOCRACYPILLARS OF DEMOCRACYRead the examples and then write ALL the Pillars of Democracy that are Read the examples and then write ALL the Pillars of Democracy that are

being presented. Be ready to defend your point.being presented. Be ready to defend your point.

1.1. There are African Amer., Latin Amer., Asian Amer., and women in There are African Amer., Latin Amer., Asian Amer., and women in Congress.Congress.

2.2. Kenmore citizens do not want any form of gambling within the village Kenmore citizens do not want any form of gambling within the village limits. Mayor Mang has complied and it is now law. limits. Mayor Mang has complied and it is now law.

3.3. The city of Buffalo is comprised of Irish, Italian, Polish, and African The city of Buffalo is comprised of Irish, Italian, Polish, and African American communities.American communities.

4.4. The President can veto legislation.The President can veto legislation.5.5. I’ve wanted to be a teacher my entire life. Now, I am very happy!I’ve wanted to be a teacher my entire life. Now, I am very happy!6.6. 300 out of 400 seniors voted in favor of early release. Administration 300 out of 400 seniors voted in favor of early release. Administration

approved. approved. 7.7. Sam believe in the right to bear arms. Tony wants all guns to have a Sam believe in the right to bear arms. Tony wants all guns to have a

safety lock and stronger background checks. They are still best friends.safety lock and stronger background checks. They are still best friends.8.8. A jury of her peers found Sarah guilty of sexual harassment. A jury of her peers found Sarah guilty of sexual harassment. 9.9. Grandma Edna was fined $75 for speeding. The next day Tommy Grandma Edna was fined $75 for speeding. The next day Tommy

received a $75 fine for speeding. received a $75 fine for speeding. 10.10. The 15The 15thth Amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of the color Amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of the color

of your skin or former servitude. of your skin or former servitude.


Choose one Pillar from each page and for each:Choose one Pillar from each page and for each:

– Illustrate the Pillar in action on the front of the poster. Illustrate the Pillar in action on the front of the poster. Do not use words and do not identify the Pillar. Make sure your Do not use words and do not identify the Pillar. Make sure your illustrations are large and colorful. illustrations are large and colorful.

– Define/Explain each Pillar in your own words on on a index card. Define/Explain each Pillar in your own words on on a index card.

– Write on another index card how the Pillar has been damaged or Write on another index card how the Pillar has been damaged or strengthen over the years. strengthen over the years.

Must be a real life example. Must be a real life example. Ramps for Wheelchairs accessibility- Fair Elections Ramps for Wheelchairs accessibility- Fair Elections

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