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Democratic Principle
Unit 1 Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Liberty | Freedom |
| Individual Rights | Basic Rights of all citizens that they have at birth |
| Justice | Fairness |
| Equality | All people are of equal worth |
| Rule of Law | No one is above the law; even those in power must obey laws. |
| Limited Government | Certain restraints should be placed on the government to protect citizen rights. |
| Common Good | Decisions that benefit all people. |
| Popular Sovereignty | The people are the highest authority in the political system. |
| Majority Rule | Decisions will be made by the greatest number of people. |
| Minority Rights | Guarantees rights to those who belong to small or unpopular groups. |