Citizen
State
Community
Government
Random
100
What can you do to be a good citizen for the community?
Pick up garbage in the park
OR
Make good choices only at home
Pick up garbage in the park
100
What is this?
The Pennsylvania state flag
100
What is one example of a community project?
Organizing a food drive
OR
Buying new clothes for your birthday
Organizing a food drive
100
True or false:
The government does not help our community, it only helps the state.
False
100
True or False:
Voting is CONFIDENTIAL which means who/what you vote for is a secret.
True
200
What are taxes?
Taxes are money that is collected by the government to help with things in our community.
200
What is this?
Liberty Bell
200
True or False:
Responsible community behavior is when you cross the street using a crosswalk.
True
200
Who is in charge of the United States of America?
The president
200
What compromise can you come up with if you and your friend are fighting over who gets to play with the ball at recess?
You can share, take turns and split the time
300
Why do people have to pay taxes?
To fix or provide the community with what is broken or what they need. Ex: fixing the roads, building new schools, new hospitals, etc.
300
This is Independence Hall, what historical document was signed here? The D______ of I______
The Declaration of Independence
300
A conflict is...
a problem between two people, states or nations.
300
Who is one important person in our local government?
Mayor
City controller
District Attorney
City Council
300
If you go to the park and there's garbage all over the ground, what should you do to be a good citizen?
Pick up the garbage and throw it away
400
One responsibility of voters after they vote is...
Being kind to whoever won and following the rules that are made no matter who/what you voted for.
400
Who works in the Capitol Building and what do they do?
The government works here to pass new laws.
400
If you CHOOSE to not follow the laws set for the community, what is a possible CONSEQUENCE?
Getting arrested, a fine, going to jail, etc.
400
How does the government help schools in our community?
Gives the school money, tells the schools what rules to follow, provides schools with things students need in order to learn, etc.
400
What is an example of CONFLICT happening in our country right now that relates to voting?
The Presidential Election
500
Who is responsible for paying taxes?
EVERYONE!
500
Pennsylvania's state motto is...
Freedom, Kindness and Organization
OR
Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Virtue, Liberty and Independence
500
If some of the people in the community want to build a new park but others want to plant new trees, what is one possible COMPROMISE they can come to?
Build a park WITH a bunch of trees!
(or any similar answers)
500
The government helps communities with two main areas, what are they?
Transportation and Education
OR
Education and Communication
Transportation and Education
500
Why is the government so important?
They are the ones who give us laws and rules to follow so that everyone can be safe and get what they need.