Multidimensional character of social capital is the basis for this article. In theoretical perspective, socio-civic dimension results from the civil society context, and therefore is derived from functioning of democratic system. This perspective concentrates on the problem of empowerment and social mobilization. Theoretical frames are set by Putnam’s theory of social capital and Wnuk-Lipiński’s and Bukowska’s theory of citizenship. The core of the article is the presentation of Poles’ social and political participation level between 2003–2015. Empirical data come from integrated matrix of Social Diagnosis (2003–2015), reports of Public Opinion Research Center (CBOS), National Electoral Commission results publications and Central Statistical Office of Poland data. The results of secondary analysis show that most Poles are passive both in social participation dimension and political one. Their role is limited to be consumers rather than citizens, more like free riders not zealots. As Putnam or Wnuk-Lipiński noted, passivity of citizens is characteristic for many societies and in post-communist countries is derived from politically fixed cultural patterns while in so called western countries – from impoverishment of forms of social capital (from place-based capital to function-based capital). In the analyzed period of time the level of social activity/passivity remains constant. Therefore, a postulate has been formulated to treat both of these characteristics as grass root resources of citizenship (Szczegóła).