Students demonstrate good citizenship by staying informed about matters important in their school and community so they can formulate thoughtful positions, passionately advocate for their beliefs, engage in respectful and informed discussions, vote intelligently, and, if they choose, seek elected or appointed leadership positions. 1) Students exercise their civil rights fairly and responsibly. They examine and evaluate political claims and allegations to determine for themselves what is true, and they maintain an open mind so they can assess the merits of others’ political positions. 2) Students maintain an open mind (i.e., a willingness to be persuaded) and demonstrate a willingness to re-examine their own positions and objectively consider the arguments and beliefs of others.