Civic Values

One of the key values in society is honesty. Students will learn how it functions in the United States' government and society, how basic principles and laws rely on it, and how it is essential to everyday interactions.

Justice is a basic foundation to any democratic society. Readers will learn what it's like today in the United States, its historical origins, the safeguards the Constitution outlines for it, and how this basic expectation applies to everyday situations.

In our society, laws and rights apply to everyone equally. This book explores what that means, how the Constitution outlines that right, and ways equality can be experienced and upheld in everyday life.

Today, many votes are decided by majority rules. Likewise, many people are protected by minority rights. This book examines both concepts, explains what they mean, what the Constitution says about them, and how they can be practiced in everyday situations.

Showing respect is a key value in society today. Readers will learn about its cultural origins, how it applies to rules and laws in our society today, and how democratic societies rely on it to function properly.

In society, there are ways to ensure people are protected under the law. This is through a method called due process. Readers will learn how due process functions in the government today, how the Constitution strives to protect this process and protect people from unfair laws, and how the process can be applied to everyday situations.

Owning property comes with certain rights, although these privileges sometimes clash with other rules and laws, such as environmental regulations. Readers will learn about how this right is protected by the Constitution and state and federal laws, what its limitations are, and how this affects the regular citizen every day.

Listening to and respecting others' viewpoints is a key element to fair and honest debate. Readers learn how respecting opposing viewpoints is active in today's society, how it shapes the legal process, and how people can apply this perspective to everyday conversations.