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