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Principles of Democracy

The fifth installment of the democracy it is! series focuses on the core principles of a democracy, such as free speech, a free press, a fair judiciary, and self government through the following stories: Mayor Kyle Corbin - Kyle Corbin is the 18 year-old mayor of Union, Oregon. A write-in candidate who works part-time and attends college, Kyle seeks to improve civility and business conditions in his hometown. Teen Courts - Teens that commit minor infractions are judged by a jury of their peers in order to keep their arrest off their permanent record. Shape of Voice - A youth newspaper distributed in Santa Barbara, California, deals with issues that directly affect young people. Shape of Voice hopes to have a positive impact on Santa Barbara`s youth and community. The democracy it is! web site offers a wide variety of resources for teachers and students, with interactive lab activities, teaching guides, integrated video, and information on the stories featured in this program.

SOCIAL STUDIES
First Grade-Tenth Grade
Taping Rights Available until: Dec 31, 2020

2:00 am Friday, November 4 on WPT