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Citizenship refers to
ethical obligations, standards of conduct that establish minimal requirements
of
ethical citizenship. Civic
virtues refer to conduct that is desirable and praiseworthy but not morally
mandated.
Civic duties
include:
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Playing by
the rules, obeying the law and those who have
been given authority, and paying all taxes.
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Participating in the democratic process by voting, serving on
committees,
serving on
a jury, reporting crimes, and
testifying as a witness.
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Honor and
respect principles of democracy.
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Doing one’s
share by being a good citizen and a good neighbor; care about and pursue
the
common good; create a better, cleaner, and safer school and community by
volunteering; and to protect the environment by conserving resources and
minimizing waste and pollution.
Civic virtues include:
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Running for
office, accepting appointments to office, working for candidates or issues.
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Giving time
and/or money to charitable and other social causes.
“Ask not what
your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.”
John
Fitzgerald Kennedy |
