ABC's of Democracy
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This document uses rhyming words to outline key concepts in American civics and government. It covers topics like the Bill of Rights, Constitution, democracy, equality, freedom, and more. The glossary at the end defines terms referenced in the rhyming text like America, Bill of Rights, Constitution, democracy, and others. Overall, the document presents an alphabetic overview of foundational American political concepts and values in a rhyming, poetic format.
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ABC's of Democracy
- 2. A is for America In this great country called AMERICA
- 3. B is for Bill of Rights The BILL of Rights came to exist.
- 4. C is for Constitution These rights a part of our Constitution
- 5. D is for Democracy Democracy In its midst.
- 6. E for Equal Rights F is for Freedom The rights are clearly stated, Read them and you will know, Equality and certain Freedoms allow us to live just so.
- 7. G is for Granting H is for Human Rights Granting Human Rights alone was not enough
- 8. I is for Individual Rights So was added Individual Rights to make it not so tough.
- 9. J is for Justice All of these combined gives us rights without fail and for sure They allow Justice to prevail
- 10. K is for Knowledge Knowledge of our government is important for you to to know
- 11. L is for Liberty It informs us of our Liberties and all the ways we go.
- 12. M is for Monarch Monarchs Are of one power who rule with a mighty hand. But that cannot be the way of our great land.
- 13. N is for Nation O is for One Our Nation is indivisible And One we all call home
- 14. P is for President ruled only by a President
- 15. Q is for Queen. not for a King or Queen to roam.
- 16. R is for Rights Our Rights are all apparent And with them we should know
- 17. S is for Securities Security will protect us wherever we shall go
- 18. T is for Truth Truth is the way of our country
- 19. U is for United United is how we stand
- 20. V is for Values Always keeping good Values, just the way it was planned.
- 21. W is for We Wethe people as the constitution states
- 22. X is for Xenocracy are ruled by a Democracy, not Xenocracy to lead us to a our fate
- 23. Y if for Yea More Yeas than nays have led us to our ways and with that there is one last appeal
- 24. Z is for Zeal Oh Citizens of America Search for your greatest Zeal Do your part for the Common Good And keep America Ideal.
- 25. Glossary America also known as the United States Bill of Rights- The first ten amendments of the Constitution Constitution- The laws governing America Democracy- A form of government run and selected by the people Equality- All being equal Freedom- Having independence Granting- Give permission Human Rights-Rights of all people- for food-humane treatment-water Individual Rights- (As defined by USA) Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- 26. Justice- The act of being fair Knowledge- What we gain through education Liberty- Independence within our own country from foreign rule Monarch- A form of government ruled by one individual such as a king or queen Nation- A place where people have united by common beliefs One- In reference to Nation , a phrase used in the pledge of allegiance President- A person elected by the people to rule in a democracy Queen- A female who inherited power to rule a country Rights- A privilege or entitlement Security- protected from danger Trust- Reliable
- 27. United- To band together Values-To place importance on something We- We the people. We being all of us together Xenocracy- A form of government ruled by an outside force Yea- A vote cast in favor of Zeal- To have great energy to do something
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