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= = Citizenship  Definition by Dictionary.com The state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. This means that we have rights and responsibilities as a citizen of the United States of America. We all know what our rights are but do we know what our responsibilities. Many people have no idea what they have to do to be a productive member of this country. We have several things that citizens have to get involved in. You don’t have to be involved in every subtopic we list but as long as you have some basic knowledge and maybe get involved in something, you can be a great citizen too. Political Involvement Community Involvement Involvement in Education Media Involvement


 * Opinions of what it means to be a great Citizen of the United States:**

“A good American citizen realizes he has been blessed by his country and seeks to give back by serving his fellow citizens. He loves his homeland despite its imperfections and embraces what makes this nation great: the right of every citizen to seek change for the better.” —Gail Peterson of Watts, Okla. “A good American citizen knows that freedom is not free. They also know that the United States is the best place to be.” —Robbie Peterman of Onaway, Mich. “A good American citizen loves God, country and their fellowmen and treats others as they would like to be treated. They abide by the law, they vote, they are honest and people of their word. They honor the flag and fly it proudly. They pray for those in authority.” —Leona Ricketts of Mason, Ill. “A good American cares, dares, shares and is responsible. When you truly care, you respect the rights of all Americans. By daring, you stand up for decency and for what is right. By sharing, you give of your talents to America. By being responsible, you meet your commitments to America.” —Henry Vindiola of Manteca, Calif. “Live by the Golden Rule. Look for ways to do small acts of kindness every day. Be responsible for your own decisions. Grant others dignity and respect. Be humble, none of us achieve success by ourselves. Help others succeed and you will be successful in all you do.” —Marilyn S. Humphrey of Las Cruces, N.M. “Someone who understands that freedoms are not free, who looks for opportunities to serve and not take, who encourages and lifts those who are less fortunate, who prayerfully chooses our elected officials, and whose legacies will include upright values.” —Cliff Todd of Carthage, Texas.

1/2 tablespoon honesty 1/2 tablespoon responsibility 1/2 tablespoon courage 1/2 tablespoon caring 1/2 tablespoon loyalty 1/2 tablespoon patriotism 1/2 tablespoon respect for the rights of others 1/2 tablespoon fairness —Amanda Wittrup of Albuquerque, N.M.
 * A Recipe for a Good American:**

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