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The first civic disposition stresses the importance of becoming an independent member of society. A fundamental aspect of this is the acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions without relying on the imposition of external controls. Learn more in this episode!

Becoming an Independent Member of Society: Building Your Skills as a Citizen, Part 1

Welcome to 60-Second Civics from the Center for Civic Education. I’m Mark Gage.

Today we launch a special series on the five civic dispositions of the National Assessment for Educational Progress Civics Framework 

These civic dispositions contribute to the healthy functioning of the American political system.

The first civic disposition stresses the importance of becoming an independent member of society.

A fundamental aspect of this is the acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions without relying on the imposition of external controls. 

As children, people rely on their parents, teachers, and other adult authority figures to teach them the difference between right and wrong and to compel them to take responsibility for their actions.

As independent adults, there are fewer guardrails to our behavior, but society relies on people to do the right thing.

Taking personal responsibility means accepting the consequences of your actions and decisions in a range of situations, from political actions, such as voting, to the many personal actions of daily life.

This is important because you have both moral and legal obligations to other people in society.

For example, if you run a red light and cause an accident, you have both a moral and a legal obligation to tell the truth to the police and your insurance company.

Remember, having an orderly and safe society where people can thrive and realize their full potential depends on your attitudes and actions and those of all Americans.

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