Vocabulary
What do we call rules that are made by our leaders in government?
laws
What city is our High school in?
Fort Atkinson
Can parents make laws or rules?
Rules
What type of business do Mr. and Mrs. Hill own?
a restaurant
Can people ask their leaders to make changes in our laws?
Yes
What are two ways we can get information?
We can do research by reading books, watching videos, using websites or talking to people
What is the name of our state?
Wisconsin
Can a teacher make a law?
No
What new law could cause a problem for Mr. and Mrs. Hill's restaurant?
parking meters downtown
Name a law that a restaurant might have to follow
Keeping food safe, paying workers
What does the word 'fair' mean?
To make things equal or the same for everyone
What is the name of our country?
Can people in our government make laws?
Yes
What are 2 reasons we have laws?
to keep things fair and keep people safe
What word means 'to protect us from harm'?
safe
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
Can laws be changed?
Yes!
What did Sanya and her friend do to help Mr. and Mrs Hill before the City Council meeting?
They did research about parking laws in other cities
What is the name of the group in a city that makes laws?
City Council
What does the word 'compromise' mean?
to reach an agreement
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington DC
Who can make a law?
leaders in our government
What is one of the ideas that Mr. and Mrs. Hill shared with the city council about the parking meters?
Only charge on the weekend or only some parking spots would have meters
Many years ago, leaders of our country wrote a document about our laws. What was that called?
US Constitution