DEMOCRATIC BELIEFS and VALUES
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.
Freedoms of the Individual
Freedom to participate in the political process.
Freedom to worship.
Freedom of thought.
Freedom of conscience.
Freedom of assembly.
Freedom of inquiry.
Freedom of expression.
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.
Societies need laws that are accepted by the majority of the 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.