Lesson 52 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareFreedom and Fairness
Freedom and fairness are very important values in our country.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Freedom and fairness are very important values in our country. Freedom means we can express ourselves and say what we think. Fairness means everyone is treated equally and has the same chances to succeed.
Key Facts
Freedom allows us to express ourselves.
Fairness means everyone is treated equally.
Both values are important in our country.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does freedom allow us to do?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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