Rules
What is a rule?
something that tells us what we are allowed to do and not do
What is a law?
a rule made by the government that everyone in a community, city, or country must follow
What are the three groups that run the United States Government?
Local, State and National
The 27 Amendments are people's ______________.
RIGHTS
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
Which rule most relates to health and safety?
a. Treat others with respect
b. Clean up your own messes
c. Ask permission to use someone else's things
d. Make sure to apologize if you hurt someone's feelings
b. Clean up your own messes
Police officers work in our communities to do what?
a. write the laws for people to follow
b. keep people safe
c. obey the laws
d. call 911
b. keep people safe
Who is the leader of the Local Government?
Mayor
Why are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution important to citizens?
a. They list some basic rights all Americans have
b. They were added after the original Constitution was approved
c. They were used to tell whether or not a person is being treated unfairly
d. They help local government decide what laws their community needs
a. They list some basic rights all Americans have
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid and gas.
Based on the situation below what rule needs to be followed?
to avoid taking something that is not yours
Ask permission to use someone else's things
How can working with the government help communities?
a. Working with the government is a good way to earn money
b. The government can show citizens where there are problems
c. In government, citizens can make new laws that are more fair than the old ones
d. Together, citizens and the government can make changes that solve problems
d. Together, citizens and the government can make changes that solve problems
Who is the leader of the State Government?
Governor
What does the First Amendment do to protect people's rights?
a. It gives instructions that police departments must follow
b. It says Congress cannot make laws that take people's rights away
c. It says that the Constitution does not have laws for everybody
d. It gives examples of all the things people should be free to do
d. It gives examples of all the things people should be free to do
What is a unit fraction?
A unit fraction is when the numerator is 1.
Which one is an example of a rule that keeps us healthy?
a. Be honest
b. Help with household chore's
c. Wash your hands before eating
d. Treat other people with respect
c. Wash your hands before eating
When a trial takes place, what does the jury do for a judge?
a. It tells the judge what the law means
b. It helps the judge make a fair decision
c. It promises to tell the judge the truth
d. It writes down everything the judge says
b. It helps the judge make a fair decision
Who is the leader of the National Government?
The President
What is the first amendment?
The freedom of religion, speech and press.
Put all the colors in the rainbow in order.
red
orange
yellow
green
blue
indigo
violet
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Why do governments of the world often work together?
a. to prevent hurricanes
b. because they are friends
c. for the good of their people
d. to show that they are different
c. for the good of their people
What is the job of a mayor in New Jersey?
a. make laws for our state
b. carry out state laws
c. make sure people follow state laws
d. provide services to meet community needs
d. provide services to meet community needs
Can you name the first 5 Amendments?
1. Freedom of Speech, Religion and Press
2. Right to bare arms
3. Soldiers cannot be forced with live with you
4. Need permission to go into someone's house
5. You do not have to answer any questions
When is Ms. Colabella's birthday?
November 16,1999