A mealtime rule.
Vwash your hands
What is a right?
Something we have the freedom to do.
How is this citizen helping the community?
picking up trash
Name the kind of government that people vote to choose leaders.
Democracy
Who makes laws?
Leaders
A group of people living together in the same place
community
What is a rule?
What people must or must not do, how they act.
A fair way for a group to decide on something
voting
True or False: A responsibility is something we must do.
False, a responsibility is something we should do.
Who is the leader of the United States government?
The President
What is a law?
Important rules written and carried out by the government.
Define respect
Being polite, kind, and fair.
What is the purpose of rules?
To keep everyone safe.
Name two rights that citizen have.
Ex: voting, owning property, speech, press, freedom, education, etc.
True or False: Voting is both a right and a responsibility?
True, we have the right to vote when we are 18 years old, and we should vote.
What is a democracy?
People vote to choose leaders.
Why do we have laws?
To keep us safe
TRUE / FALSE
Voting is private
True! no one has to tell who they vote for!
True or False: Not Speeding is a rule.
False
True or False: Voting is a right at you have and can do as soon as you turn 12?
False, it is a right you have, but you cannot vote until you are 18 years old.
Name something a good citizen does
pick up trash
help others
follow rules
shows respect
I make laws for communities.
leaders
Name an example of a law.
Don't litter
Wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Stop at a stop sign.
True or False: a right is something you are born with?
True
Why do rules keep up safe?
They help us know what is right and wrong!
Name the three inalienable rights.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
What is a citizen?
A person who has the rights and responsibilities given to them by where they live.
Voting is making a _________.
choice
What has laws for the United States?
Constitution
Name a way to show good citizenship
class jobs
help at home
follow rules
volunteer
donate