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What is Civics? The study of: (1)how public decisions are made (2)the decisions that are important to the public (3) the rights and responsibilities of citizens

What makes a good citizen? Who here believes that they are a good citizen? Why or why not?

There are three components to being a good citizen 1. Informed Be aware of rights and important issues. Understand govt structure and the processes of change Know how to have your voice heard. 2. Purposeful Develop beliefs and values based on your understanding of society. Develop a social conscience. Feel a civic purpose and accept your responsibilities as a citizen

The third component....

What does each quote mean? How does it relate to Civics? Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it. Martha Gellhorn Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it. Martha Gellhorn If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when? Rabbi Hillel If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when? Rabbi Hillel The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing Edmund Burke