Civic virtue is morality or a standard of righteous behavior in relationship to a citizen's involvement in society. Civic virtue is vital in ensuring that government is held to account and ensuring that democracy endures. It is vital in the success of a community at large
An example of a private interest that people give up for the common good is the right of privacy such as from tapping of communications. However, people may give up this private interest to ensure that they are kept safe such as from terrorism
