America is the land of opportunity where dreams can come true. "The whole of the American dream has been based on the chance to get ahead, for one's self or one's children. Would this country have ever reached the point it has if the individual had always been refused the rewards of his labors and dangers?" –James Truslow Adams These words spoken by James Truslow Adams a writer and political commentator expressed a feeling that is still relevant today. Immigrants from all over the world have landed on these shores in search of it. Americans born and bred here live their lives striving to achieve it. The American Dream is real because this nation encourages and protects its dreamers by adhering to principals based on justice, freedom, and equal opportunity.
             Equal opportunity proved to be one of the most important elements of the American Dream among the voters who took part in our survey. This concept was divided among many subjects including education. Education is one of the reasons America leads the world. Even though the standards of instruction and facilities may differ from one zip code to another opportunities do exist, teachers are therefore one of the keepers of the American Dream. Also programs like Head Start, which began in 1965, exist to aid low-income children and their families with child development. This program gives them the opportunity to begin their lives on an equal basis with others. Equal opportunity also refers to opportunities available regardless of other factors such as race, gender, and age. Laws exist that prevent discrimination for these and other reasons.
             The laws of this country not only protect against discrimination they serve to guarantee justice for all. Part of the American Dream requires that all citizens be treated fairly. Institutions like the Supreme Court has often acted to protect citizen's access to the American dream. For example when they heard the cas
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