enraptured by tales of great deeds and conquests? In short‚ is it love for the place‚ where we belong‚ and have done many noble deeds and good things?? If that were patriotism‚ few men and women from our country today would be called upon to be patriotic. What then is patriotism? “Patriotism isn’t short frenzied outbursts of emotion‚ but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime” said Adlia Stevenson‚ 5th United States ambassador to the United Nations‚ saying this he was trying to get the
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The Roles of a Citizen in a Democracy A Democracy is a type of government that is for the people to choose their leaders and to hold their leaders accountable for their policies and their conduct in office. The people are the ones who decide what they want and who they want to represent them‚ usually by a majority vote. But who exactly are these people? We refer to them as citizens of where ever they are from. We are citizens of the United States of America and we also live in a democracy.
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Roles as a citizen in your country I find that my roles as a citizen in Singapore is to help to make Singapore a better place. As what one person can do is only so small‚ but it will always make a difference nonetheless. I would help to stay strong and vigilance to help Singapore be a crime free place as much as possible. I would also help Singapore to upkeep her reputation as a green and clean city. I would have social responsibility and not to litter and also tell others to do the same. I also
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America future! In order for America to be successful‚ citizens are to understand right and responsibility. The support of the citizens is a way of helping America of becoming successful. There are other things to consider‚ for example citizenry roles‚ rule of law‚ and federalism. First‚ citizenry roles is considered as one who respect and obeys federal‚ local‚ and state law. Not only do they have these responsibility but also to be informed of issues that involve their community. Being able to contribute
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Patriotic Duty I believe in the soldier every little boy wants to become. By this I mean I believe in serving your country. As children we have all probably played army man and doctor‚ and we had fun. But what happened to that? Is it like the bad taste in our mouth? So very dry and disgusting finding out we have to actually work to achieve those? In my opinion I find it as a pride to look forward to‚ serving my country and protecting others. I like America I find I should serve it as my patriotic
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There are many different religions in the world and they all have a different role to play in our society. Everyone has a different view on what they think these religions should contribute to our world. For a catholic citizen I think that volunteering and giving back is a huge role of being catholic. There are many other aspects as well like having equality for everyone‚ respecting and welcoming people in the catholic community‚ buying fair trade and treating your neighbour the way you want to be
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Noah Webster Junior was born on October 16‚ 1758 in West Hartford‚ Connecticut. His father was a justice of the peace‚ and a farmer. At the age of six‚ Webster started going to a one room primary school. When he got older he complained about school and called the teachers‚ “Drags of humanity” and many say that is why he wrote when he was older because he wanted to better the schools of the nation. When he was 14‚ he started getting tutored in Latin and Greek from pastor to prepare for entrance
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What Patriotism means to me and how it has impacted my live Patriotism is a ten letter word meaning very simply a devotion to one’s country. As an American it means that I live in a country that defends independence and human rights throughout our nation and the world around us. Our country’s history is one that is full of men and women that have fought‚ who are fighting and will continue to fight for our basic freedoms. Loyalty is often used as a measure of an individual’s patriotism. Although
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considered as a devotion to one’s country. Each and every person living in a country should be proud of his country. It is true that the reverence for the history of a nation plays an important role in motivating its fellow citizens for improving the prosperity of a nation and contributing to its development .But patriotic regard should be helpful in regard to the nation’s progress and not to impede the growth of a nation. Patriotism should come with a understanding that it should inspire the all round development
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Patriotic music has been and always will be a foundation for America’s spirit and pride. Since the day America declared independence‚ Americans have relied on this music to inspire and pay tribute to those who fought and served for our country. The land of the free and the home of the brave has been celebrated for years with awe-inspiring music that touches the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to be a part of this land. Majority of patriotic music was written due to the conflicts
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