Civic Virtue

What does civic virtue refer to?

• The qualities and characteristics of a good citizen.

• The ability to lead a political community.

• The study of ancient Greek philosophy.

• The act of maintaining personal wealth.

Who believed that education was a way to develop civic virtue?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Cicero

• Seneca

One aspect of civic virtue is

• running for elected office

• devoting one's career to political service

• respecting the rule of law

• acting in one's own self-interest

How did Aristotle believe civic virtue could be developed?

• Through inherited traits and natural talent.

• Through education and habituation.

• Through political power and influence.

• Through wealth accumulation and social status.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of good citizens demonstrating civic virtue?

• Respecting the rule of law.

• Participating in public life.

• Promoting the common good.

• Prioritizing personal gain above all else.

In modern democracies, civic virtue is considered a shared responsibility between which two entities?

• Businesses and consumers.

• Individuals and their governments.

• Religious institutions and educational bodies.

• Military forces and international organizations.

Civic virtue is only about individual behavior.

• True

• False

Civic virtue is important for

• encouraging individualism over community
• promoting the common good and ensuring a healthy democracy
• reducing government intervention
• promoting economic competition