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    Are there any other ways to be a good citizen?
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    Other ways to be a good citizen include actively taking responsibility for their actions and decisions and diligently fulfilling their rights and obligations. They respect and abide by their country's laws, as well as the rights of others. Engage proactively in their community's political, social, and cultural spheres, even participating in activities like voting, public meetings, and local events. These citizens embrace diversity, treating everyone with kindness and empathy without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other factors. Honesty and trustworthiness are fundamental traits, as good citizens neither lie nor cheat, remaining accountable for their actions. Attuned to community issues, they strive to effect positive changes, supporting local institutions and organizations. Empathetic and compassionate, they respond to others' needs and concerns, offering assistance when possible. Open-minded and adaptable, they welcome new ideas and perspectives.
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    How does knowledge affect citizenship?
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    Why do we go to school? Why are we taught good morals and ethics? Out of many possible answers one is to become a better human being. To help ourselves grow better and beneficial for people around us. Knowledge about daily things helps us in many ways e.g. following traffic rules, giving our seats to elders, making people aware of their rights etc. Knowledge about simple morals which we are taught in childhood and continuing to practice them makes us contribute in the improvement of our country as good citizens. For being a good citizen no big deeds or large money donations are required.
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    Why would we want to be good citizens?
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    You've seen movies where a man helps an old lady cross the street; this is an act of being a good citizen. Because the man did this, he is considered to be a friendly and good person. This is why we want to be good citizens, to be considered good by society.
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    What can I do to improve my village?
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    The answer depends on what your village's shortages are. If food, give funding to help create more farms. If disease, build a clinic, etc. In other words, focus on improving what is missing and what the citizens make it clear they'd like to see happen.
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    What does "vandalize" mean?
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    Vandalism is the intentional breaking or damaging of property that isn't yours, for example breaking windows, spray painting, throwing eggs at someone's house or TPing their lawn, etc.
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    Why not incorporate and instill these principles in low-income societies beginning at a young age, or beginning at an old age?
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    Work toward getting your community leaders to do so. Sit in on council meetings, and petition for that.
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    What makes a person good?
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    A good person cares about other people and does his best to help those around him/her.
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    How does studying economics help to prepare me to become a more effective citizen?
    Community Answer
    Understanding economics may help you better understand the businesses in your community and the way your government handles taxes.
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    How do I be a good citizen?
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    There are many ways that you can be a good citizen. Just make sure you work hard, volunteer, recycle, vote, maybe donate a little to charity, and always have a good attitude.
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    What does a good/active/caring citizen look like?
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    A good citizen is someone who cares about others and donates to causes big or small. They are honest and do their best to put their right foot forward.
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    How do Christians become good citizens?
    Community Answer
    All of the steps in this article can apply to Christians as well. However, many Christians will also use advice and wisdom from the Bible to help them become good citizens.
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    Is there some way to get this printed out?
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    Copy this whole article, paste it in Microsoft word and print it. That's all. It is very easy. With a little editing in word, you can print it just as it is.
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    How can I be a good citizen at school?
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    Be a good person/friend. Don't tease people, and stand up to bullies. Help your classmates with their studies if they ask for it or if they seem to need it. Do what the teacher asks of you and behave properly in class (remaining quiet during lessons, raising your hand when you want to speak, etc.). Respect school property by keeping your locker, desk, etc. neat and tidy, throwing all trash into the receptacles, cleaning up any messes you make, etc. If you can do all these things, you'll be an excellent school citizen.
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    What are the traits to become a good leader of citizens?
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    It is to be kind and generous to all. Here is a list of good personality traits: Integrity is a character trait that has strong moral principles and core values and then conducting your life with those as your guide and also honesty, loyalty, respectfulness, responsibility, humility, compassion and fairness.
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