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Democratic citizenship (Democracy (The 5 features of democracy (Organised…
Democratic citizenship
Society
Citizens
3 citizens of Westheimer
Participatory citizen
Takes part in community services
Personally responsible citizen
Organizes the community services
Social-Justice orientated citizen
Tries to prevent that community services are needed by looking at the root of the problem.
Different communities
Local communities
Helps their local homeless people
Nation as a community
Try to set up a program that benefits all homeless people
Dealing with outsiders
Let them in
Still a point of discussion
Keep them out
Still a point of discussion
Norms & values
Different views on the world
Religion
Feels like living conservative
Way of living
Conservative
Living in the past
Seems to be afraid of new ideas
Progressive
Tries to please everyone by adjusting.
Long-term thinking
Education
Civic education
Learning to think / Critical thinking
Being aware of the world around you
Government learning
Learning enviroment
Encouraging teachers
Setup of the classroom
Stimulate learning
Curriculum
Focus can differ
School level
Democracy
The 5 features of democracy
Independent judiciary
Right of a fair trial
Elected representative
A result of voting, this person is elected to represent the country/community.
Civil liberties/personal freedom
Rights that cannot be restricted without proces.
Bodily integrity
Right to defend oneself
Freedom of religion
And many more
Organised opposition party
Questions the government
Holds government accountable for decisions made.
Elections
Every citizen is eligible to run for office
Open and free
No room for racism
Nobody has the right to take freedom away.
Able to participate in democratic process
Everyone is able to cast their vote
Rights & responsibility
Rights
Equality
Freedom of religion
Right to be free
The basic rights that come with a democracy.
Responsibility
Responsibilities for citizens
Duty to pay taxes
Duty to respect traffic rules
Duty to stand as a witness when called upon
Responsibilities for the government
Duty to spread wealth equally over the population
To protect the environment and public health
Responsibilities in form of the law
Expected to obey the law.