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Proper Introductions
In this wiki, group15goodcitizen of Political Science 104: Intro to American Government and Politics will attempt to describe the roles and characteristics of a Good Citizen. The subject is broad and our time limits relatively short. This is our interpretation based on our life experiences and understand of the world around us. Below is an introduction of subjects and ideas on which we will be touching. We hope our ideas and knowledge help you become a better citizen.

Questions to consider...

 * 1) What does the term "good" mean here?
 * 2) Is this definition individual or is there some kind of universal understanding?
 * 3) Who is a citizen? How and why can citizenship be revoked?
 * 4) What are the perks?
 * 5) Is there an age at which one can become a good citizen?
 * 6) Does citizenship depend on the culture of the citizens themselves? Should citizens allow their culture to mix with their rights and responsibilities?
 * 7) What must a good citizen give up?
 * 8) What about global citizenship?

Some Good Citizen ideas...
As a Good Citizen, you need to: 
 * 1) Participate. Get involved with campaigns and voting on a local and/or national level.
 * 2) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Keep informed. Information and knowledge have always been power.
 * 3) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Keep up with the times. Not every rule works for every citizen, so watch out for those around you and how they are affected by the decision of voters and legislative bodies.
 * 4) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Recycle. Take care of the natural world around you because it gives you life.
 * 5) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Educate. Help others understand their personal rights and responsibilities to the entire community.
 * 6) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Know thyself. What are you personal beliefs and wants? Do they affect how you make decisions for others?
 * 7) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Think critically. Don't let others simply make decisions that affect you without understanding what every step means for the future.