What qualities should a good citizen have? What should he or she know in order to be a good citizen? Who are some good examples of good citizens? PLEASE no smart alecks! this is for my little sister. Thanks!
2007-05-22 12:41:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Good citizens understand that they have a responsibility to the community, environment and law. This begins at a young age. You can instill in your children the virtue of citizenship by explaining the difference between good and bad citizenship.
Traits of good citizenship:
* Being a good neighbor by caring about others.
* Sharing your time and skills to the community to make it better, cleaner and safer.
* Conserving resources by practicing the three R's: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle.
* Staying informed on issues and voicing your opinions by voting.
Traits of bad citizenship:
* Looking out only for yourself.
* Littering and wasting resources.
* Leaving all political matters to the so-called "experts."
You can be a positive role-model for citizenship by doing the following:
* Show concern for the success and safety of others.
* Use non-judgmental language that does not offend or demean.
* Do the right thing, especially when it is difficult.
* Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
* Take responsibility for your actions.
* Reflect on how your actions affect the welfare of others.
2007-05-22 15:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good citizen would be one that abides by the laws of their state and country. voting to help make changes for the betterment of their society.volunteering wherever they can to help others in some way. by being a good example to others and inspiring them to do the same.
2007-05-22 20:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who understands that our freedom comes with the responsibility of keeping our government in check and removing such government when it no longer functions in allowance with the parameters it was originally established to fulfill. By the people, for the people was not written to the US government, it was written to everyday average american people. Our government should live in fear of the american people. The american people should not live in fear of its government. A good citizen makes sure that his or her leaders do good things for his or her everyday fellow americans.
2007-05-22 20:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by davemustang262001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- obeying and keeping the law
2- Helping your own community
3- Alwyas have a positive impact on people around you
4- PAY YOUR TAXES ( never mess with uncle sam )
2007-05-22 19:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by ahmedaytona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋