What knowledge is characteristic of a good citizen?
- History
- Institution/structure of government-Representatives and Senators
- Participation process—responsibilities & action
- Community forum—needs/goals/agenda of citizens
- Resources
- Language
- Culture
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- Rights/laws
- Social
- How to learn it and where to learn it
- Personal knowledge of yourself
- Political process—e.g. How a bill becomes a law
- Understanding/clarity of rules/laws
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What are the skills of a good citizen?
- Active Listening
- Jury Duty
- Vote
- Empathy
- Law abiding
- Neighbor friendly
- Critical thinking
- Assertive—feelings needs
- Hold a job!
- Volunteerism
- Honesty
- Skills for employment
- Social skills—familty, church
- Servie Community—environmental, etc...
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- Patience
- Discrimination/discernment
- Leadership
- System skills
- Assessing knowledge
- Teaching skills
- Tollerance
- Collaboration
- Communicator
- Risk taker
- Team player
- Supporter
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What values does one need to be a good citizen?
- Perseverance
- Honesty (especially IRS)
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Law abiding
- Dependable
- Collaboration
- Self/others worth
- Modesty
- Sense of humor
- Responsibility (for own actions, as well)
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- Repectful
- Trustworthy
- Equity
- Law of Country
- Faith
- Fairness
- Family
- Kindness
- Courage
- Clean, organized domain
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What action does one need to take to be a civic person?
- Protect environment
- Pay taxes
- Follow the law
- Jury duty
- Give something back
- Put flag out for special days
- Vote
- Hold a job
- Aware of current issues
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- Support service groups: faith based or youth based, etc.
- Serve in public office
- Support the arts and other cultural activities
- Show respect for national symbols
- Be productive
- Committment
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What commitments does one need to be a good citizen?
- Obey rules/laws and model them
- Get involved if you don't like rules/laws
- Have integrity
- Commitment to character/values system
- Volunteerism
- Commitment to kindness
- As adults we mus modle commitment
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- Courage
- Commit to work
- Active listening
- Participation
- Relationship and families
- "Ask now what my community can do for me, but what I can
do for my community."—JFK
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