Vocabulary
Government
Rules
Laws
100

What are rules?

Guidelines that tell you how to behave.

100

The State Government

Makes laws for Virginia.

100

You will face consequences if you break a?

Rule

100

If you break a law, what will happen?

You can go to jail as a consequence.

200

Being a citizen means you are?

A member of a community.

200

What does the Local government do?

Makes laws for our town. 

200

What is a community?

A group of people who live or work together.

200

Laws are made by the ___.

The government.

300

Self-discipline means?

You are controlling your behavior.

300

The National Government

Makes laws for the United States.

300

Name two differences between rules and laws.

The government makes laws.

The community makes rules.

300

What is a volunteer?

A volunteer is someone who works and doesn't get paid. They volunteer to help make a community a better place.

400

You are ___ when others feel they can trust you

Trustworthy/Trustworthiness

400

Our government does what?

Makes laws, enforces laws, and decides if laws have been broken.

400

Are rules and laws alike?

Yes. Rules and laws are alike.

400

Are laws and rules different from each other?

Yes. Rules and laws are different - the government makes laws and the community makes rules.

500

What is self-reliant?

You are self reliant when you do your chores without being reminded.

500

Who makes the laws?

The government.

500

How are rules and laws alike?

Rules and laws are alike - they are both guidelines that tell us how to behave or act. Both are made to keep people safe and maintain order.

500

What is the purpose of laws?

The purpose of laws is to maintain order in the community and to keep people safe.