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set of values, attitudes, and behaviors that promote and uphold the well-being and interests of a community or society (examples - honesty, integrity, responsibility, respect for the law, patriotism, and commitment to the common good)

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civic virtue

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individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference

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civil liberties

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beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the public good

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common good

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term includes firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or other individuals (including an employee of a legally organized and recognized volunteer organization, whether compensated or not), who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies

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first responder

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actions taken to aid others in response to man-made and natural disasters

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humanitarian efforts

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an individual’s right to be free

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liberty

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the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

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Pentagon

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something a citizen should do to benefit the common good of their community or society

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responsibility

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terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000 others in the worst attack against the homeland in U.S. history.

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September 11, 2001

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the use of violence or the threat of violence, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political goals

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terrorism