The first step to being an ethical democratic citizen is that of being ethical.Which is making a decision based on moral values.By viewing a situation as either right or wrong. One aspect of being ethical is that of relativism. Relativism being the idea that there is no absolute truths.However contrasting relativism is the idea of absolutism. Absolutism is believeing that there is in fact an absolute truth.
The Second step to being an ethical democratic citizen is being an active part in democracy. A democarcy is a form of government that is created by the people (citizens vote for the government), for the people. Meaning that the people basically get to choose there government, based on what they believe is best for the country.
The third step to being an ethical democratic citizen is being a active citizen. A citizen is a native person to a certain state or country. In order to achieve being an active citizen, you must consider using your right to political participation.Being an active citizen is based on fufilling your roles as a citizen by working to make your communtiy, the best that it can be whether that be through voting for the proper leadership, or by voleentering your time to help other people or your community.
Another improtant aspect of an ethical democratic citizen is the concept of hope. Hope being the belief that good will come from circumstances or events in your life, even when it may look like there is a slim chance of positive outcome.
In conclusion, I believe that from person to person, in order to achieve that of being an ethical democratic citizen, you need to clearly determine whether there is right and wrong in a situatuion. at the same time it needs to be determined that the decision you make is best for both you and your country.
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