Democracy Defined

Students compare democratic principles from the Gettysburg Address with those in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. They analyze who holds power, government purpose, and values such as liberty and justice. The reflection encourages connections between the nation’s founding ideals and Lincoln’s reaffirmation of them.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Civics – Core Principles of Democracy and Governance

Social Studies – Comparing Foundational U.S. Documents

English Language Arts – Analytical Writing Using Evidence

Critical Thinking – Evaluating How Ideals Evolve Over Time

This worksheet is part of our Gettysburg Address collection.