Exploring Models of Citizenship

The video explores the concept of good citizenship, presenting three models: personally responsible, participatory, and justice-oriented. Each model is explained with examples, highlighting their unique focus and contributions to the community. The video encourages understanding these models to communicate effectively about citizenship and includes a scenario for practical application.

What is one characteristic of a good citizen mentioned in the introduction?

• Breaking the law

• Avoiding taxes

• Treating others with kindness

• Ignoring community issues

Which of the following actions is typical of a personally responsible citizen?

• Organizing a community event

• Starting a protest

• Paying taxes

• Changing social structures

What distinguishes a personally responsible citizen from other models?

• They work collectively with others

• They address root causes of social issues

• They lead efforts to improve their community

• They do not try to change society

What is a key focus of participatory citizenship?

• Changing laws

• Avoiding community involvement

• Community action and organizing

• Individual responsibility

How do participatory citizens typically work to enact change?

• Through established systems and groups

• By avoiding community issues

• By focusing on personal obligations

• By ignoring social problems

What is a primary goal of a justice-oriented citizen?

• Organizing community events

• Addressing root causes of social issues

• Paying taxes

• Avoiding political involvement

Which model of citizenship seeks to change larger social structures?

• None of the above

• Justice-oriented citizen

• Participatory citizen

• Personally responsible citizen

In the scenario, what model of citizenship does Gabe represent?

• Justice-oriented citizen

• Participatory citizen

• None of the above

• Personally responsible citizen

In the scenario, what model of citizenship does Bodie represent?

• Participatory citizen

• Justice-oriented citizen

• Personally responsible citizen

• None of the above

In the scenario, what model of citizenship does Nadia represent?

• Personally responsible citizen

• Participatory citizen

• None of the above

• Justice-oriented citizen