Citizenship

3.9(A)

What Makes a Good Citizen

Identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in government by educating oneself about the issues, respectfully holding public officials to their word, and voting.

Part of The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical and contemporary figures and organizations

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Intro

What Makes a Good Citizen?

A citizen is a person who belongs to a community, like a town, a state, or a country. Good citizens share certain traits. You can see these traits in people from long ago, in people you know today, and even in yourself. Let's look at each trait.