Civic Values: Equality Under the Law

Civic Values: Equality Under the Law — page 1 — The US Declaration of Independence says that all people are created as equals

Civic Values: Equality Under the Law — page 2 — CHAPTER One What About Equality Under the Law Americans believe in liberty and justice for all Good citizens must work together to have a free and fair society Everyone deserves respect and kindness Everyone deserves the chance to succeed Treating everyone the same is called equality What Is Equality Equality is an important part of society It is a civic value That means that most people think What About Equality Under the Law

Civic Values: Equality Under the Law — page 3 — As dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince Plato equality is very important They also make sure to practice equality in their lives In math the numbers on each side of an equal sign must have the same value Social equality means that all people have the same value However every person is unique We have our own opinions interests and talents A math equation must have equal values on each side 2 + 2 = 4 Equality Under the Law

Civic Values: Equality Under the Law — page 4 — No matter how different we are though Americans have the same rights These are called equal rights Some examples of equal rights in the United States are the right to education and the right to marry whomever you want because you love him or her Justice Justice is related to equality It means equal treatment under the law Many ancient societies had systems of justice For example Egyptian pharaohs used to hold criminal trials in dark rooms Judges would hear only the facts This practice helped Lady Justice represents equality under the law What About Equality Under the Law

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