GCECivic EducationValues and Citizenship2022

Which of the following best defines civic values?

APersonal beliefs that guide individual behaviour in private life
BPrinciples and standards that promote responsible behaviour in a communityCORRECT
CRules enacted by the legislature to govern citizens
DCultural practices handed down from one generation to another
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Civic values are principles and standards such as honesty, tolerance, and respect that guide responsible behaviour within a community or society. They differ from mere personal beliefs because they are oriented toward collective well-being. Legislative rules are laws, not values, and cultural practices are traditions rather than civic values per se.
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