Truth

• honesty
• integrity
• sincerity

Popular Sovereignty

• consent of the government
• independence
• majorities have right to make political decisions

Diversity

• rights of individuals
• respecting differences

Patriotism

• loyalty to the values and principles of American democracy found in documents such as the Pledge of Allegiance
• Bill of Rights

Constitutional Government

• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• federalism

The Common Good

• provide for safety and security
• promote the general welfare

Justice

• due process
• protection against unreasonable search and seizure
• rule of law
• right to a speedy public trial by a jury

Equality

• equal protection of the law
• social equality
• right to vote and seek office
• equal employment opportunity
• equal housing opportunity

Individual rights

• life
• liberty
• freedom of press
• freedom of speech