Civic Disposition Definitions
Patriotism: having pride, respect, and love for your country no matter the time
Open Mindedness: to listen to others' beliefs, ideas, opinions, and not judge them
Negotiation and Compromise: talking out issues in order to accommodate others' needs as well as your own
Civility: behaving properly toward others and give them the repsect they deserve
Compassion: the desire to see where someone is coming from and feel for people in a caring way
Critical Thinking: looking at ideas in multiple ways in order to make the best decision or find the best solution
Persistence: to keep doing something whether it is tough or other criticize you
Respect fot the Rights of other Individuals: understanding that others have as many rights as your do and treating them that way even if your don't agree with them
Respect for the Law: Obeying the laws that are made and understanding that that they are for a purpose even if you don't agree with them
Honesty: telling the truth no matter the consequences
Tolerance of Ambiguity: understanding that some things will not be familiar to me and that is okay
Civic Mindedness: to think about and care about what is best for the society as a whole
Courage: the willingness to stand up for what you believe in, even when other are against you
