These are the five principles of the "American Social Contract" presented in this video:
1 - Everyone should have an equal chance to get ahead.
2 - No one should be discriminated against because of race, religion, gender, or sexual preference.
3 - No one who works full time should have to live in poverty.
4 - People deserve help if they need it through no fault of their own.
5 - No one should have special privilege and power based on wealth or class.
Answer the following questions based on the information outlined in these principles:
A - Do you think that most Americans actually agree with all of these principles? Are there any specific principles you think a lot of people don't agree with? Which ones? Do you have an example to support your thinking?
B - Do you think our current society follows these principles? Are there any specific principles you think we don't follow? Which ones? Do you have an example to support your thinking?