Democracy requires continuous engagement: Self-government only works when people stay involved beyond election day.
Government exists to serve the people: Public power is for the common good, not private gain or special interests.
Constitutional democracy depends on the rule of law: Checks and balances and equal accountability prevent the concentration and abuse of power.
Equal protection, civil rights, and civil liberties are non-negotiable: Freedom and dignity belong to everyone.
Fair participation is essential: A healthy democracy depends on free and fair elections and equal access to political participation.
Justice is inseparable from opportunity: A fair society makes real opportunity possible and rejects systems that exploit or exclude.
Integrity, truth, and good faith matter: Ethical conduct and honest engagement are the baseline for public life.
Community makes democracy resilient: Inclusion, mutual responsibility, and collaboration strengthen our ability to solve problems together.
Noncooperation with authoritarianism is a civic duty: Authoritarian and totalitarian power must be resisted in any form.