Civic Virtue

importance of civic virtue

- value individual freedom over gov't control of citizens - replaces dictatorial methods of totalitarian gov't - controls people's behavior instead of gov't controlling people

responsibility

ability to choose between right or wrong, ability to answer for conduct and obligations

integrity

adherence to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral code

moderation

avoidance of extremes or excesses, restraint

american civic virtue

decrease likelihood citizens will choose corrupt means to achieve sucess

responsibility

given to women; naturally more virtuous

democracy

if not virtuous would fail

initiative

independent of outside control, intro steps energy and aptitude displayed in initiation of action

courage

mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty

perseverance

persist in an undertaking despite opposition or discouragment

justice

quality of being impartial or fair, administration of equitable law

civic virtue

the willingness to do one's part in supporting the public good, the willingness to do one's part to combat corruption

respect

to honor or hold in high esteem or special regard

corruption

use of one's position, power, knowledge, influence to promote one's individual desires over the good of public good, bias must bust be intentional, an advantage must be gained for the individual