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Democratic Values & Beliefs Source: PBS News Hour. John Jarolimek, Chair, NCSS Task Force on Scope and Sequence, "Social Studies for Citizens of a Strong and Free Nation," in Social Curriculum Planning Resources (Washington, D.C.: National Council for the Social Studies, 1990), 31-32.
A. Rights of the Individual · Right to life
· Right to liberty
· Right to dignity
· Right to security
· Right to equality of opportunity
· Right to justice
· Right to privacy
· Right to private ownership of property
B. Freedoms of the Individual · Freedom to participate in the political process
· Freedom of worship
· Freedom of thought
· Freedom of conscience
· Freedom of assembly
· Freedom of inquiry
· Freedom of expression
C. Responsibilities of the Individual · To respect human life
· To respect the rights of others
· To be tolerant
· To be honest
· To be compassionate
· To demonstrate self-control
· To participate in the democratic process
· To respect the property of others
D. Beliefs Concerning Societal Conditions and Governmental Responsibilities · Societies laws that are accepted by the majority of people.
· Dissenting minorities are protected.
· Government is elected by the people.
· Government respects and protects individual rights.
· Government respects and protects individual freedoms.
· Government guarantees civil liberties.
· Government works for the common good.
