Handout B: Citizen Slips
- Knows the names of elected representatives
- Knows people depend on him or her to keep promises
- Knows which government body makes laws
- Follows through on commitments
- Knows the main ideas of the Constitution
- Believes compromise is valuable
- Knows that liberty means responsibility
- Believes all people deserve respect
- Knows that people can take care of themselves
- Believes people can organize to bring about results
- Knows how a law is made
- Believes voting is a responsibility
- Knows the legal voting age
- Believes people are generally trustworthy
- Knows the responsibilities of elected officials
- Believes that individuals can solve problems
- Knows who the American Founders were
- Respects the views of others
- Knows contributions of American heroes
- Obeys just laws
- Knows major wars and battles in history
- Gives to charity
- Knows the Declaration of Independence
- Listens to others
- Knows problems facing the country today
- Weighs pros and cons
- Knows good things about America
- Considers the impact of his or her actions on others
- Knows that all people are equal
- Believes our diverse society is united by common ideals
- Knows freedom is protected in America
- Works to change unjust laws
- Disagrees with others respectfully
- Considers the sources of news reports
- Stays informed about public affairs
- Reads news articles on the Internet
- Acts considerately towards others
- Keeps promises
- Helps victims of injustice
- Pays taxes
- Persuades others using reasonable arguments
- Serves on a jury
- Speaks at community meetings
- Demonstrates in support of positions
- Serves as an elected official
- Writes letters to the editor
- Starts a business
- Knows when government needs to be checked
- Volunteers for charity
- Expresses opinions on radio talk shows
- Participates in neighborhood watches
- Reports suspicions of crimes
- Runs for political office
- Serves in the military
- Displays campaign buttons or signs
- Shops at local businesses
- Contributes to political campaigns
- Invests in business
- Communicates views to public officials
- Pays bills on time
- Participates in organized groups
- Takes care of his or her home
- Watches TV news programs
- Provides for family
- Reads the newspaper
- Casts informed votes
- Listens to news on the radio