The Constitution
What is the constitution?
The rules for the country
What are rights?
Things the law says you must have.
Why do we need rules?
To keep people safe and make society peaceful.
Is cheating at school a good thing?
No
What does social activity mean?
Things you do together with other people.
Who has to follow the constitution?
Everyone, including the government, and the King.
What are liberties?
Things you are free to choose/do.
If you don't follow the rules, you will be _____.
punished
Why should students study?
So they can learn and help the country.
Give an example of a social activity.
Joining a club such as football, cleaning up a park, picking up trash, volunteering with a group to help others.
What does the constitution protect?
Rights and Liberties
Can you use your rights to do something that hurts other people?
No.
If you don't follow the rules, you are ______ the law.
breaking
What does it mean to be honest?
Tell the truth
What does culture mean?
The way people act in a certain group.
The constitution says only the King has rights and liberties. True or False?
False, every citizen has rights and liberties.
What is an example of a right?
Right to go to school, right to have a family, right to go to hospital if you're sick, right to vote, right to own a house, right to live safely.
What do we call the rulebook or the top law in Thailand that everyone has to follow, even the King?
The constitution.
Give an example of protecting nature.
Not cutting trees, Not dropping trash, taking care of animals.
What does tradition mean?
Something done by a group of people for a long time.
The constitution makes sure everyone is treated fairly and the same, what is this called?
Equality- everyone is equal.
What is an example of a liberty?
Freedom to choose your religion, freedom to say your opinions, freedom to choose your job, freedom to join groups.
What is cheating in the government called?
Corruption
What is public property?
Things shared by everyone, like street lights, bus stops, roads.
How can we preserve Thai culture?
By keeping Thai traditions.