Question

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Roman leader Cincinnatus all exhibited civic virtue, a quality that the Founding Fathers admired. What is civic virtue, strictly defined? a. civic pride, or devotion to one’s community b. a feeling of public responsibility that makes us accept the consequences of our actions c. the willingness to put the common good ahead of personal goals d. patriotism, or a feeling of love for one’s country

Answer 1

d. patriotism, or a feeling of love for one's country

Step-by-step explanation:

Civic virtues are personal habits (standard of righteous behaviors) that are claimed to be important for the success of a community. Civic virtues brings awareness of expected behaviors and conducts that are acceptable and expected from citizen's in a given society.

It can be referred to as the patriotism for ones society or country, or a feeling of love for ones society or country.

Some civic virtues are; citizenship, philanthropy, stewardship, voluntarism etc.