logging in or signing up democracy Manuele Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 4894 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (5) Dislike it (0) Added: January 09, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: sbali.sdnagpal (8 month(s) ago) IT IS REQUEST THAT ALLOW ME TO DOWNLOAD THE SELECTED PPT Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: lvaditya (31 month(s) ago) good one! keep it up! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Principles of American Democracy: Principles of American Democracy By George Cassutto NSL GovernmentHow Are Leaders Chosen in American Democracy?: How Are Leaders Chosen in American Democracy? Free elections are used to select representatives of the people. Elections are free and fair, using the secret ballot. Elections can also decide issues and be used to pass laws. When the people vote on a law, this is called a referendum.Democracy Means Rule By The People: Democracy Means Rule By The People The powers of government are based on the consent of the governed. People retain the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive and form a new government. The people can vote for new leaders or recall leaders who have not served the people.How Are Issues Decided?: How Are Issues Decided? Public questions are decided by the will of the majority. Congress and other lawmaking bodies use majority rule to pass laws. The rights of the minority must be protected. Issues are settled through negotiation and compromise.Rule of law guarantees rights and freedoms: Rule of law guarantees rights and freedoms Freedom to live or travel anywhere in the US Freedom to work at any job for which one qualifies. Freedom to marry and raise a family. Freedom to receive free education in public schools. Freedom to join a political party, union, or other legal group.Equality under the law is promised for all citizens. : Equality under the law is promised for all citizens. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the US The 14th Amendment states: Equality Under The Law Discrimination is illegal in housing, jobs, and education. Segregationwas outlawed in 1954 with Brown vs. Board of EducationPower In Our Democracy: Power In Our Democracy The organization of government is based on the separation of powers, including the concept of checks and balances. Legislative Branch (Congress): Makes the law Executive Branch (President and cabinet): Enforces the law Judicial Branch (Courts): Explains the law. No branch can become too powerful.Be sure to study!: The citizenship test is in February. The first practice test is in November! Be sure to study! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
democracy Manuele Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 4894 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (5) Dislike it (0) Added: January 09, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: sbali.sdnagpal (8 month(s) ago) IT IS REQUEST THAT ALLOW ME TO DOWNLOAD THE SELECTED PPT Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: lvaditya (31 month(s) ago) good one! keep it up! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Principles of American Democracy: Principles of American Democracy By George Cassutto NSL GovernmentHow Are Leaders Chosen in American Democracy?: How Are Leaders Chosen in American Democracy? Free elections are used to select representatives of the people. Elections are free and fair, using the secret ballot. Elections can also decide issues and be used to pass laws. When the people vote on a law, this is called a referendum.Democracy Means Rule By The People: Democracy Means Rule By The People The powers of government are based on the consent of the governed. People retain the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive and form a new government. The people can vote for new leaders or recall leaders who have not served the people.How Are Issues Decided?: How Are Issues Decided? Public questions are decided by the will of the majority. Congress and other lawmaking bodies use majority rule to pass laws. The rights of the minority must be protected. Issues are settled through negotiation and compromise.Rule of law guarantees rights and freedoms: Rule of law guarantees rights and freedoms Freedom to live or travel anywhere in the US Freedom to work at any job for which one qualifies. Freedom to marry and raise a family. Freedom to receive free education in public schools. Freedom to join a political party, union, or other legal group.Equality under the law is promised for all citizens. : Equality under the law is promised for all citizens. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the US The 14th Amendment states: Equality Under The Law Discrimination is illegal in housing, jobs, and education. Segregationwas outlawed in 1954 with Brown vs. Board of EducationPower In Our Democracy: Power In Our Democracy The organization of government is based on the separation of powers, including the concept of checks and balances. Legislative Branch (Congress): Makes the law Executive Branch (President and cabinet): Enforces the law Judicial Branch (Courts): Explains the law. No branch can become too powerful.Be sure to study!: The citizenship test is in February. The first practice test is in November! Be sure to study!