| A | B |
|---|
| Life | We only use deadly force or capital punishmet in extreme cases. |
| Liberty | It includes personal, political and economic freedom. |
| Pursuit of Happiness | We can 'do our thing' as long as it doesn't hurt others. |
| Common Good | We also have a duty to do something to improve our community. |
| Justice | People should be treated fairly no matter who they are. |
| Equality | Citizens have the same political,legal,social and economic rights. |
| Diversity | It's good to have different races,beliefs and lifestyles. |
| Truth | Citizens will trust their government if they're not lied to. |
| Popular Sovereignity | The people have the final power by using their votes. |
| Patriotism | Good citizens love their country. |
| Rule of Law | We have written laws to help guide us. |
| Separation of Powers | Power is split between the executive,legislative and judicial branches of government. |
| Executive | The president. |
| Legislative | the congress. |
| Judicial | The courts. |
| Representative Government | We vote for people to run the government for us. |
| Checks and Balances | One branch of government keeps the others in line. |
| Veto | A check the president has on the legislative branch. |
| Judicial Review | A check the Supreme Court has on the legislative branch. |
| Impeachment | A check the legislative branch has on the executive. |
| Individual Rights | Life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. |
| Freedom of Religion | The right to go to any church or no church. |
| Federalism | Two levels of government;federal and states. |
| Civilian Control of the Military | The president is Commander in Chief. |
