What makes a good citizen?

When it comes to what it takes to be a good citizen, the public has a long list of traits and behaviors that it says are important. And there’s a fair amount of agreement across groups about what it takes to be a good citizen.

Still, there are differences when it comes to which aspects are considered very important (as opposed to somewhat important), and points of emphasis differ by party identification as well as by age.

Voting, paying taxes, and following the law top the public’s list of good citizenship traits.  Below we have listed the top traits identified in the Pew Research Survey.

  • Voting in Elections: 91%
  • Pay all the taxes you owe: 92%
  • Always follow the law: 96%
  • Serve jury duty if called: 89%
  • Respect the opinions of those who disagree: 92%
  • Volunteer to help others: 90%
  • Know the Constitution: 75%
  • Follow what happens in government and politics: 90%
  • Protest if you think government actions are wrong: 82%
  • Display the national Flag: 62%

What do you think about this list?

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