Basic Concepts of Democracy U.S. Government

Government is where authority rests with the people Direct Democracy – Decisions and policies are made by each member Indirect Democracy (republic) – members elect/choose a representative to make decisions and policies Decision Making Power People People Decision Making Power Representative

Equality of All People Equal Opportunity Equality before the law

Compromise The process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests to achieve majority agreement

Individual Freedom Freedom to do as he/she pleases as far as freedom of all will allow it under the U.S. Constitution Rights protected in the Bill of Rights