Citizen quality at least includes the following meanings: knowing the rights and obligations of modern citizens and having corresponding practical ability; Understand the basic principles and procedures of modern state operation, and have the awareness of democracy and legal system and the ability of democratic participation; Understand the basic norms and ethical bottom line necessary for the sustainable development of modern society; Understanding the basic characteristics of modern society and learning to judge, choose and undertake independently can contribute to the dignified diversification of modern society. In the second chapter, "Citizens' Rights and Duties", China's Constitution deals with the basic requirements for citizens' political quality, cultural quality and the quality they should have as workers.
As a programmatic document of this curriculum reform, the Trial Outline of Basic Education Curriculum Reform points out that students should have a sense of socialist democracy and legal system and abide by national laws and social ethics; Gradually form a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values; Have a sense of social responsibility and strive to serve the people; Have the initial innovative spirit, practical ability, scientific and humanistic quality and environmental awareness; Have the basic knowledge, skills and methods to adapt to lifelong learning; Become a new generation with ideals, morality, education and discipline. "