Question

valuing our rights
a. all good things. fill in the blank with the correct word from the list.
civic participation, common good, self - rule, limited government, liberty, natural rights

1. government leaders make laws for the ______________ so they benefit everyone.
2. our shared values can inspire people to get involved in their government and engage in ______________
3. ______________ is the state of living without oppressive restrictions on your life.
4. the principle of ______________ means that people run the government.
5. life, liberty, and property are examples of ______________ that people are born with and that governments need to protect.
6. the constitutional principle of ______________ means that the governments power should have restrictions.

b. principle foundations. read the constitutional principles and their definitions below. find two democratic values that you think have influenced that principle and explain why you chose them.

1. republicanism (citizens elect representatives to speak for them)

which two values do you think shaped this principle? explain your answer.
democratic values: human dignity, liberty, equality, justice, self - rule, common good, natural rights, freedom, civic unity, civic participation, individualism

1. due process (government actions must follow the constitution and proper legal proceedings)

which two values do you think shaped this principle? explain your answer.

1. rule of law (no one, regardless of status, is above the law)

which two values do you think shaped this principle? explain your answer.

Explanation:

A.

1. Government leaders make laws for the common good so they benefit everyone. Common good refers to the well - being of the whole community.
2. Shared values can inspire people to engage in civic participation, which is about getting involved in government.
3. Liberty is the state of living without oppressive restrictions.
4. Self - rule means that people run the government.
5. Life, liberty, and property are natural rights that people are born with and governments should protect.
6. Limited government means the government's power should have restrictions.

B.

1. For Republicanism: Self - rule and civic participation. Self - rule is related as citizens are involved in the process of choosing representatives which is a form of self - governance. Civic participation is key as citizens actively elect representatives.
2. For Due process: Justice and natural rights. Justice is important as due process ensures fair treatment in line with legal standards. Natural rights are protected by following proper legal proceedings to safeguard individuals' rights.
3. For Rule of law: Equality and justice. Equality is central as the rule of law ensures everyone is subject to the law regardless of status. Justice is maintained when the law is applied equally to all.

Answer:

A.

1. common good
2. civic participation
3. liberty
4. self - rule
5. natural rights
6. limited government

B.

1. Self - rule, civic participation. Explanation: Self - rule is related as citizens are involved in the process of choosing representatives which is a form of self - governance. Civic participation is key as citizens actively elect representatives.
2. Justice, natural rights. Explanation: Justice is important as due process ensures fair treatment in line with legal standards. Natural rights are protected by following proper legal proceedings to safeguard individuals' rights.
3. Equality, justice. Explanation: Equality is central as the rule of law ensures everyone is subject to the law regardless of status. Justice is maintained when the law is applied equally to all.