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George Washington and Civic Virtue 

George Washington and Civic Virtue . Civic Virtue .

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George Washington and Civic Virtue 

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  1. George Washington and Civic Virtue 

  2. Civic Virtue  • George Washington in many ways was, and remains, the model of what it means to be an American citizen. He embodied the civic virtues that Madison described as indispensable for a self-governing republic. These virtues can be divided into four categories: • Civic Knowledge • Self-restraint • Self-assertion • Self-reliance

  3. Civic Knowledge  In his Farewell Address, delivered at the end of his second term of office, President Washington said, “Promote then as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” Washington knew that republican government required the participation of enlightened citizens to survive.

  4. Self-restraint  Washington and the other founders knew that for citizens to live in a free society with limited government, each citizen must be able to control or restrain himself; otherwise, we would need a police state—that is, a large, unlimited government—to maintain safety and order

  5. Self-assertion  Self-assertion means that citizens must be jealous of their rights, and have the courage to stand up in public and defend their rights. Sometimes a government may usurp the very rights that it was created to protect. 

  6. Self-reliance   In order to be truly free, citizens must be able to provide the basic necessities of life for themselves and their families. 

  7. Discussion Questions: Why did Washington and the other founders believe that citizens must possess civic virtue?  Why do citizens need civic knowledge?  What results when citizens do not have self-restraint or self-control? 

  8. Discussion Questions: How did Washington show his self-restraint during the Revolutionary War  When must citizens be self-assertive?  What is the relationship between self-reliance and freedom? 

  9. Civic Virtue There’s More to it!!!

  10. How a citizen behaves and is involved in society. It’s Also……

  11. Integrity Having ethical principles Having sound, moral character

  12. FAIRNESS

  13. Open-mindedness

  14. Selflessness

  15. Having a mind or spirit that allows you to face difficulty/challenges

  16. Being persistent in spite of difficulties or obstacles.

  17. 1. Integrity 2. Honesty 3. Fairness 4. Acceptance 5. Courage 6. Empathy 7. Responsibility 8. Open-mindedness 9. Selflessness 10. Generosity 11. Respect 12. Perseverance To summarize, it’s about…. ANY QUESTIONS???

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