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- The League of Women Voters believes
in representative government and in the individual liberties
established in the Constitution of the United States.
- The League of Women Voters believes
that democratic
government depends upon the informed and active participation of its
citizens and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen's
right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding
open meetings and making public records accessible.
- The League of Women Voters believes
that every
citizen should be protected in the right to vote; that every person
should have access to free public education which provides equal
opportunity for all; and that no person or group should suffer legal,
economic or administrative discrimination.
- The League of Women Voters believes
that efficient
and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear
assignment of responsibility, adequate financing and coordination among
the different agencies and levels of government.
- The League of Women Voters believes
that responsible
government should be responsive to the will of the people; that
government should maintain an equitable and flexible system of
taxation, promote the conservation and development of natural resources
in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social
problems which affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy and
adopt domestic policies which facilitate the solution of international
problems.
- The League of Women Voters believes
that cooperation
with other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world
problems, and that the development of international organization and
international law is imperative in the promotion of world peace.
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