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What is citizenship in the dictionary?
noun. the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: an award for good citizenship.
What is the meaning of good citizenship?
Definition. Good citizenship means to conduct oneself in accordance with the rights, duties, and privileges of being an inhabitant of a geographical location by means of birth or naturalization.
How can you be an effective citizen?
Here’s a list of 10 things you can do right now to be a better citizen.
- Volunteer to be active in your community.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Follow rules and laws.
- Respect the rights of others.
- Be informed about the world around you.
- Respect the property of others.
- Be compassionate.
- Take responsibility for your actions.
What is the meaning of citizenship in your own words?
A citizen is a participatory member of a political community. Citizenship is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local government. A nation grants certain rights and privileges to its citizens. In return, citizens are expected to obey their country’s laws and defend it against its enemies.
What are the 7 citizenship skills?
Terms in this set (7)
- Cooperation. “We the people” not leaving individual, work together as a group.
- Patients. “A more perfect union” progressive steps towards a better situation.
- Fairness. “Established justice” consider the common good as well as individual desire.
- Respect.
- Strength.
- Self improvement.
- Balance.
What are 5 qualities of a good citizen?
The personal qualities of a good citizen include the following:
- Honesty – tell the truth.
- Integrity – be morally upright.
- Responsibility – be accountable for yourself and your actions.
- Respectfulness – treat others how you want to be treated.
What skills does an effective citizen have?
An effective citizen:
- Embraces core democratic values and strives to live by them.
- Accepts responsibility for the well-being of oneself, one’s family, and the community.
- Has knowledge of the people, history, and traditions that have shaped our local communities, our nation, and the world.
What are the 3 kinds of citizenship?
Three Kinds of Citizens We found that three visions of “citizenship” were particularly helpful: the personally responsible citizen; the participatory citizen; and the justice oriented citizen (see Table 1).