Laws
True or False: Every rule is a law.
False
Someone accidentally bumps into another student in the hallway. Is this automatically against the law?
No
You have the right to say what you think. This is called...
Freedom of speech.
A student is accused of breaking a classroom rule. The teacher listens to the student’s explanation before deciding what happens. Fair or unfair?
Fair
Walter McMillian was sentenced to this punishment for a crime he said he did not commit.
Death Penalty
If a law is unfair, what is one peaceful way citizens can try to change it?
A classmate copies answers from another student's test. Is it against school rules, the law, or both?
School rules
True or False: Rights mean you can do anything you want whenever you want.
False
A student gets in trouble because a teacher assumes they did something wrong without asking what happened. Fair or unfair?
Unfair
What document protects many basic rights of people in the United States?
The Constitution
What branch of government decides what laws mean?
Judicial Branch
Your neighbor's dog runs into your yard. Should you call 911 immediately?
No
Name one right children have at school and one responsibility they have.
Teacher Decides
Two students break the same rule, but one receives a harsher punishment because the teacher does not like them. Fair or unfair?
Unfair
Can a law be changed?
Yes
Name the three branches of government.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Someone steals a bicycle. What is one type of evidence police might look for?
Fingerprints
Camera footage
Witnesses
The bicycle
DNA
If one person's rights could hurt someone else, should those rights have limits?
Yes. Rights cannot harm others.
A person accused of a crime gets a lawyer and a chance to present evidence in court. Fair or unfair?
Fair
What does it mean to appeal a court decision?
Ask a higher court to review the decision
Who makes many of our country's laws?
Congress (or lawmakers/legislature)
A friend wants you to lie in court to help them. Should you? Why?
No. Lying under oath is against the law (perjury) and courts depend on truthful evidence.
Why do we have laws?
Keep people safe
Protect rights
Keep order
Solve conflicts fairly
A person makes a mistake when they are young. Years later, they have changed and worked to improve themselves. Should they always be judged by their past mistake? Why or why not?
No — people can learn, grow, and deserve the chance to change.
What is the highest court called?