Buying an Ideal Government

What are the most important components of ideal democracy?

You have $25 dollars to spend. What would you buy?


  1. Freedom of speech $3
  2. Freedom of religion $3
  3. Strong Military $3
  4. Strong President $3
  5. Checks and Balances (one branch doesn't become more powerful than the other 2) $3
  6. Make it easier for people to vote $3
  7. More privacy rights for the people $3
  8. Low taxes $2
  9. Lower the voting age to 16 $2
  10. Term limits – limits on how long a person can serve in office $2
  11. Healthcare for all $2
  12. Right to bear arms $2
  13. Good international relations with other countries $2
  14. Government programs to help the poor $2
  15. Free and independent press $2
  16. Less government regulation of economy – let people earn as much money as they can $2
  17. Laws that protect the rights of women $2
  18. Law and order – strong police – low crime $2
  19. Higher taxes on the rich $2
  20. Free college $2
  21. Restrictions on what can be posted on social media $2
  22. Limited government – people have more freedom $2
  23. Outlawing racism - $2