1. Basic Concepts of Democracy
U.S. Government

2. 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

3. Equality of All People
Equal Opportunity
Equality before the law

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

5. 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