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  • What is the best class ever
    Social studies
  • Example: Remaining quiet in class, so everyone can hear and learn
    Common Good
  • Personal freedom, political freedom, economic freedom.
    Liberty
  • The people control the military to preserve democracy
    Civilian Control of the Military
  • You have many rights that are not always included in the constitution
    Individual Rights
  • The government and it's people should be honest with each other
    Truth
  • The people show a deep love for their country through their words or actions
    Patriotism
  • Example: The President can veto (reject) a law made by Congress
    Checks and Balances
  • Both the people and the government must obey all laws
    Rule of Law
  • Example: Saying the pledge of allegiance every morning
    Patriotism
  • Example: President approves laws, Congress makes laws, Supreme Court judges laws
    Separation of Powers
  • The difference in culture, language, dress, heritage are all celebrated
    Diversity
  • There are rules in place to keep one branch of the government can become more powerful than others
    Checks and Balances
  • Working together for the welfare of the community
    Common Good
  • What is the Rocket Way
    Respect Pride Integrity
  • Everyone should be treated equally
    Equality
  • As long as you don't interfere with others you have the right to seek happiness in your own way
    Pursuit of Happiness
  • The states and federal government share power
    Federalism
  • You have the right to practice any or no belief system
    Freedom of Religion
  • What are the school colors
    Green and White
  • The branches of the government all have different jobs
    Separation of Powers
  • Example: Your right to privacy on the internet is still valid, even if it is not in the Constitution
    Individual Rights
  • People have the right to elect people to represent them in government
    Representative Government
  • A persons right to life cant be violated except if your life or the lives of others are threatened
    Life
  • What does it mean to show integrity
    Doing whats right
  • What does CDV stand for
    Core Democratic Values
  • All people should be treated fairly in both society and the courts
    Justice
  • Example: Even the president must follow the speed limit
    Rule of Law
  • The power of the government comes from people having a say through voting
    Popular Sovereignty