Important Principles
Treating everyone the same, following the same rules is an example of which principle?
Equality
Adults use a ballot box to make a fair decision when they __________.
Vote
A good citizen helps friends solve problems.
True
What if everybody raised their hand to speak in the classroom.
Example response: The classroom would be quiet and orderly.
You have the _________ to be happy.
right
Saying what is right is an example of which important principle?
Truthfulness
Name one way a citizen can participate in their community.
Examples: Vote, pick up litter, follow rules and laws
Only kids can be good citizens.
False
Threw their snack trash on the playground at recess.
Example response: The playground would be a mess. We wouldn't be able to use the playground.
Adults have a _______________ to vote for leaders.
responsibility
Saying yes ma'am and no thank you are examples of which important principle
Respect
Name at least 2 communities you are a citizen of.
Home, School, City, State, Country
Equality means saying what is right.
False
Truthfulness means saying what is right.
Rubbed their hands on the wall as they walked through the school.
The walls would be dirty.
You have the ______________ to be safe.
right
This makes things equal for everyone.
Justice
Being a citizen means you have _______________ and _____________.
You are an authority figure in your classroom and school.
False
You are a citizen. The teacher and principal are authority figures at school.
What if everybody cleaned up after themselves at lunch?
Example answer: The lunch table would be ready for the next class.
You have a ________________ to follow the rules and laws of your community.
responsiblility
This principle means showing kindness and caring for others.
Respect
Cleaning your room is a responsibility in you ________________ community.
Home
Kids and adults are citizens.
True
What if everybody drove through stop signs and red lights?
Example response: Everyone would run into each other. We would have car accidents.
You have a ____________________ to clean up after yourself.
responsibility