...Benefits of being a Good Citizen In this assignment I am going to assess what the benefits of being a good citizen are and how being a good citizen benefits public services. A good citizen is a big benefit to not just public services but to society as they will work to make it a better place for everyone in it. A good citizen can help the public services in many ways for example a way to help the police would be to simply stay out of trouble so the police won’t have to waste their time on you when they could be somewhere else. There are also other ways a good citizen can help the police: They could open and run a community centre for youths to keep them off of the streets so they’re not causing the police any problems. Doing this is also a big benefit to the community as it gives youths something to do and could also be another way to educate them also. A good citizen could also volunteer for the police specials. This would be a big benefit for the police because when too many things are going on at the same time and the police are running out of officers the specials can be called to assist them. The specials are also unpaid so the police don’t need to pay them a wage. Not only do good citizens help the police but they can also help the fire service by becoming a retained fire fighter who someone that already has a full time job outside of the fire service but can then be called out by the fire service when they need it. There are currently 18 000 retained fire fighters...
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...Based off of Joel Westheimer and Joseph Kahne’s “What Kind of Citizen? The Politics of Education for Democracy”, I have mainly engaged in personally responsible citizenship and participatory citizen, with little, if any, justice oriented citizenship. Being a personally responsible citizen seems to me, to be the easiest form of citizenship to engage in. People do not have to go too far out of their way to donate a few cans to a food drive or obey laws. These acts are often even done without thinking (i.e. picking up trash or recycling). DU provides many opportunities to allow their students, staff, and surrounding community to participate in being a personally responsible citizen. They arrange blood drives once a quarter, offer recycling and...
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...My Opinion on Digital Citizenship In the world we live in today, the use of internet has become a necessity in actively participating in politics. It is the essential key of digital citizenship, which is “the ability to participate in society online,” (We The People 11). In this new age, there has been a tremendous shift from how we receive our information, how we get our education, and ultimately how we form our political opinions. Even now, as I write an essay for school, I am doing it in the comfort of my home, because technology has advanced to the point where I can do so. But, with all of that said, should we as Americans have the right to internet just because of technological advances? After reading the article on digital citizenship, I had a debate with my colleague, who is in her fifties, about whether or not the government should provide internet access to all. Her opinion was that the world was changing so rapidly that if the government accommodated every shift, our deficit would grow quadruple its size. She also said if the government provides internet then it should also provide phones, and tablets, and computers, because after all, if a person did not have access to internet, they probably would not have access to the technology that goes hand in hand with it. Though she was being sarcastic, I thought that she had a very good point, because that was likely the truth. I explained to her that even though she felt time was moving too fast, it would only continue...
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...Defined as the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen or moreover, the relationship between the state and individuals, citizenship has historically being linked with the development of government and on its beginning it represented the residence of a person within a place. As the years and times have changed, so has the concept and standards of citizenship, lots of reasons are the cause of such changes: laws, civil rights, wars and migrations. A clear and inevitable modification to the concept of citizenship was the right to vote, a gigantic leap from the colonial period to the 1790s. Where on its beginning, American colonist adopted the English qualifications to vote, even though this varied from colony to colony. The right to a ballot in the colonies was exclusively to adult, free, resident, males and freeholder; meaning that owned a certain piece of land and therefore, had a permanent stability in society. Also, these freeholders paid taxation. Parliament leader Henry Ireton declared “is that those who shall choose the lawmakers shall be men freed from dependence...
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...rest of the group. However, this type of leader is helped by a higher standard. He or she is the example, the mentor, the counselor, and the voice of inspiration. A person who has a high sense of citizenship values the importance of fulfilling the moral and ethical obligations that are entrenched in the community. An Emotional Intelligent Leader with high citizenship values knows when to step back and engage the group for the good of the community and for the success of the organization. He empowers the group, but always with the advancement of the community at the forefront. He or she creates the importance of community and sets the goals needed for the advancement and enrichment of the group. A leader with a commitment to citizenship can often be found in the volunteer sector of a community. For them, it is about giving their time, treasures, and talents to the community they live in. A leader utilizing this capacity, makes the community a high priority, and has strong beliefs about their moral and ethical duty as a citizen. Emotionally Intelligent Leaders believe that citizenship is acknowledging and fulfilling the responsibilities of the group. It is about being a part of something bigger than themselves. The group is more likely to believe and follow a leader with Citizenship because he/she displays a concern for the community and the people it serves. A leader with this capacity takes action, and does not shy away from it. They will lead the call and stand for the...
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...Nations across the globe each have laws on citizenship. While they possess an understanding of what it means to be a citizen, is there anything which could be considered wrong with being a citizen? This question, “What is wrong with citizenship?” is a broad question, but an understanding of the issue will be pursued. It is intended to discuss herein citizenship, within the context of Australia and its Indigenous peoples. It is necessary to explore the impacts of the laws and identify what it means to be a citizen, both in a historical and contemporary context. Examination of these laws would also reveal their impact upon the identity which citizenship infers. It is by necessity that the concept of citizenship be explored for Indigenous peoples,...
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...What Is Citizenship? 1. Why do you think someone would want to become a U.S. citizen? I believe that someone would want to become a U.S. citizen because it would mean having better opportunities as well as benefits. 2. What steps are required as part of the naturalization process? There are four steps to the naturalization process: Application, Fingerprints, Interview, and Oath of Loyalty. 3. How do you think people feel about the process? I think that there are always going to be people that are for and against the process regardless of what it is. I think that there are people who are grateful that there is a process that they can go through in order to become a citizen, but I also believe that there are some people may find the process to be drawn out. 4. How will gaining citizenship changed someone’s life? Will their daily life be different because of gaining citizenship? Gaining citizenship can help someone be able to get a job as well as gain benefits reserved for U.S. citizens, such as voting, and more. I believe that daily life for someone who has gained citizenship can change depending on their decisions...
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...What is Citizenship? Interviewer: Gloria Santiago Age: 51 Born: Mexico 1. What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? “I wanted to become a U.S. citizen because, of the freedom options the United States offers. I also, would like to have my children born here, and be legit citizens of America.” 2. What steps did you take as part pf the naturalization process? “I first had to fill out an application, to even be considered. I had to learn to speak English. I had be able to write, speak and read English for the naturalization test. I also had to learn the history and government aspects of the U.S. I was also expected to know all rights and responsibilities of citizens.” 3. How would you describe how you felt about the process? “The process overall was long and tedious. I wanted to be U.S. citizen more than anything, but it was taking a very long time. It even takes five years before it was official.” 4. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? “It has changed my perspective on things. I am grateful for the freedom and opportunities I have. I’ve learned to appreciate everything I have because you don’t know what could happen. I also feel safe. 5. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? “Yes, because of this process I am able to do a lot of things I do before. I enjoy, and don’t regret it in any way.” 6. If you had too, would...
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...freedom, education and pursuit so I decided to become a citizen in 2011. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? To Start of the naturalization process to you first have to be at least 18 years old. You must have lived in America for at least five years as a permanent resident; you should not have any criminal records here or in your home country and you should be able to speak Basic English, read and write. After waiting at least 5 years I applied for citizenship. During this time I took classes to learn about the American History and Government. I had to take an INS exam to show proof of our background and also a basic exam to show I could read and write properly. Shortly after taking the exam I recited the Loyalty Oath. How would you describe how you felt about the process? The process was very long in my opinion but in the end it was all worth it. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? Becoming a citizen has presented me with the ability to gain the values of freedom, education, and pursuit of happiness. I also got the opportunity to vote and to send my children to school to get an education. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? I think the process was worthwhile. If...
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...rights. A citizen may also be subject to certain duties, such as a duty to uphold law and to serve in the military. A person may have multiple citizenships and a person who does not have citizenship of any state is said to be stateless. He is endowed with legal rights by, and duties to, the country of which one is a citizen. Citizens are the people who owe allegiance to a government and are entitled to be protected by this government. They are the nationals of a city, state and country. They can be inhabitants or in diaspora. Citizens are entitled to be protected, by the government in which they owe allegiance, in terms of security, safety and against molestation by any individual, group, organisation or country. Nationality is often used as a synonym for citizenship in English – notably in international law – although the term is sometimes understood as denoting a person's membership of a nation. In some countries, e.g. the United States, Israel, Philippines and the United Kingdom, "nationality" and "citizenship" have different meanings. Thus, a Nigeria citizen is someone who is allowed to vote in Nigeria state and federal elections, to serve in the Nigeria armed forces, to pass that citizenship on to their spouse and/or children, is entitled to state and federal social services, and who must file state and federal taxes. In Nigeria, Citizenship is based upon the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A good citizen is one who properly fulfills his or her role as a citizen...
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...go. Everyone has the potential of being a Global Citizen if they wish to but it takes courage, commitment, and a sense of humor to become one. Global citizenship might sound like a vague concept for academics but in fact it’s a very practical way of looking at the world which anyone, if given the opportunity, can relate to. In the context of globalization, thinking and acting as a global citizen is immensely important and can bring real benefits. To have a full insight of what it means to be a “global citizen”, one needs to understand what it means to be a citizen. A citizen is a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien). It also refers to a person owing loyalty to and entitled by birth or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation. According to some accounts, citizenship is motivated by local interests (love of family, communal fairness, self-interest), global interests (a sense of universal equality), and concern for fellow human beings, human rights and human dignity. The key tenets of global citizenship include respect for any and all fellow global citizens, regardless of race, religion or creed and give rise to a universal sympathy beyond the barriers of nationality. At Oxfam Education, Global Citizenship is believed to be...
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...did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? A: I learned English from watching a lot of TV and music videos, and then my cousin taught me everything I needed to know for the test because he took it before. I passed my U.S. History and English then answered some questions about my history. Once that was done I pledged my loyalty and became a citizen. Q: How would you describe how you felt about the process? A: The process felt so long because I wanted to be a citizen as soon as I got to America. Also, waiting to have the same rights as other citizens was frustrating. But, after I was done I was so happy. Q: How has citizenship changed your life? A: Gaining the rights of a citizen definitely changed my life. It’s made me feel more involved with what happens in the country. Q: Is your daily life different because of citizenship? A: I believe so because I don’t think I would have a great job if I wasn't a citizen. Q: Do you feel the process was worthwhile? A: Definitely, I’m so happy I stuck through the process. Q: If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain. A: Without a doubt. All the rights I got from being a citizen is definitely worth the wait. Also, my life here is 100 times better than what my life would've been in Guatemala. Q: Do you ever miss Guatemala? A: Of course, most of my family still lives in Guatemala. But, I try to visit as much as possible. Reflection The purpose of the naturalization process is...
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...What is citizenship assessment? I decided to create a fictional interview. My interviewee is Andrea Gaviria. She is originally from Brazil and has been a United States citizen for 3 years. 1. What inspired you to become a U.S citizen? Back in Brazil life was really hard and dangerous. I had a very low paying job and I had to support my baby and my mom since she had recently been fired and her retirement didn’t give her the adequate amount of money to survive with. I wanted a better life not only for myself but also for my family. My best friend had recently moved to the U.S and she was doing great so I decided to follow in her foot steps and become a U.S citizen. 2. What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? I decided to take the test at the G.H. Fallon Federal Building. I had to study a lot of USA history, which was very confusing, as well as English since it was going to become a part of my life. The test consisted of ten questions but you only need to get six of them right. When you get six of the questions right you pass and continue with the process. The second test was an English skills test. At first my mind went blank but then I relaxed and passed the test with flying colors. 3. How would you describe how you felt about the process? I was very nervous. I thought I was going to fail and get rejected but I was wrong. All the hard work and dedication paid off. The process was also stressful since the future of my family depended...
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...01.02 What Is Citizenship? Use this document to complete assignment 1.02 Once you are finished answering the questions, save the file (to flash drive) There are two parts (Scroll to page 2) Open assessments and open 1.02 Attach this file and check submit for grading Click Submit! Answer the following questions in a minimum of 2 sentences each. Be sure to proofread and submit only your BEST WORK. You may also choose to interview someone who has gone through the process. 1. Why do you think someone would want to become a U.S. citizen? There are many reasons why someone would like to become a citizen of the United States, the main reason its because most of the people want to have a better lifestyle. Which most of the immigrants don't have on their country of origin. 2. What steps are required as part of the naturalization process? 1) Determine if you're already a U.S citizen. (if not proceed to step 2) 2) Determine if you are eligible to be a U.S citizen. 3) Prepare form N-400. Application for naturalization. 4) Submit form N-400. Application for naturalization. 5) Go to the biometrics appointment, if applicable. 6) Complete the interview. 6A)Application continued. 7)Receive a decision from USCIS on your form N-400. Application for naturalization. 7A)Application denied. 8)Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance. 9)Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. 10)Understanding U.S. citizenship. 3. How...
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...This essay endeavors to discuss the connection between citizenship education and civic education. It will further look at whether there is a difference between the two or if they are the same. Lastly, the conclusion will be drawn. Before going into a detailed discussion it is prudent to define the key words, that is , Civic education and Citizenship education respectively. Civic Education is a broader field and therefore can be defined in many different ways depending on the orientation of the educators, time , place and dictates of the political regime in the country. Zambia Civic Education Association (2004:38) “Civic Education refers to the formal awareness of the country’s citizens about their moral and legal entitlements (rights), their expected moral and legal functions(duties) as well as the extent to which they can influence the utilization of national/public resources, monitor leadership legitimacy and take part in decision making (governance).” Hamwiinga (2008:2) defines Civic Education as “an envisaged broader- based subject which relates to human beings and relationship with the natural, physical, social and cultural environment.” According to UNDP (2004) “ Civic Education is learning for effective participation in democratic and development processes at both local and national levels”. This then implies that if the citizens have not learnt about Civic Education they will not be able to uphold good democratic values thereby failing to be part of the local and national...
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