Rules and Laws
A guideline for how people should act or behave is called a _____.
Rule
Name one way you could improve your school or community.
Examples: picking up trash, helping a friend tie his shoe, following classroom rules
How are all the different people in the United States united as Americans?
a. everyone celebrates Valentine's Day
b. Each person owns an American flag
c. Americans share common principles and traditions
d. No one calls themselves an American
Which of these is written and carried out by the government: rules, laws, or both?
Laws
Returning something that does not belong to you makes you-
a. honest and trustworthy
b. an elected official
c. a consumer
d. disrespectful
a. honest and trustworthy
Which of these is an individual right of an American:
a. responsibilities of a citizen
b. equality under the law
c. contributions of a community member
d. actions of a voter
b. equality under the law
Which of these keeps people safe: rules, laws, or both?
Both
How can you show self-discipline in the classroom?
Examples: raising your hand to speak, sitting correctly on the carpet, following directions quickly and quietly
What unites all the different people who live in the United States?
a. sharing common principles and traditions
b. marching in a parade
c. going on vacation to the same places
d. eating the same types of food
a. sharing common principles and traditions
Which of these are guidelines for how people should behave: rules, laws, or both?
Rules
Remembering to do your homework without being reminded means that you:
a. have traditions
b. like to vote
c. are a citizen
d. are self-reliant
d. are self-reliant
What are three responsibilities of a good citizen?
*Respecting and protecting the rights of others
*Taking part in the voting process to make class decisions
*Being the first person to finish a test
*Doing things to improve the school and community
*Making sure that you get the best seat on the school bus
*Respecting and protecting the rights of others
*Taking part in the voting process to make class decisions
*Doing things to improve the school and community
Tony is reading a book about important rules that are written and carried out by the government. What is he learning about?
Laws
Being able to control yourself when you are mad shows that you have ______.
self-discipline
Voters elect government officials to:
a. make decisions for them
b. visit their schools
c. volunteer at local parks
d. talk to the president
a. make decisions for them