Vocabulary
Different food, clothing and music is a result of...
A. Diversity
B. Agriculture
C. Industry
D. Patriotism
A. Diversity
Fill in the blanks. What is the purpose of the government?
To _____ laws. To carry out ____. To decide if laws have been broken.
make, laws
Rule or Law: Clean your bedroom every day.
Rule
Mrs. Williams sets a good example for her children by obeying the laws in her community. How can Mrs. Williams’ children BEST follow her example?
A. by obeying the rules in her classroom
B. by eating their vegetables
A. by obeying the rules in her classroom
A place where people live, work and play is...
A. school
B. government
C. democracy
D. community
D. community
Governments are needed to protect the rights and property of...
A. elected officials
B. individuals
C. adults
D. kings
B. individuals
Rule or Law: Follow the speed limit.
Law
Officer Smith makes sure that the laws in his community are obeyed. These laws were written by the...
A. police officers
B. government
A. police officers
A Republic form of government is called...
A. monarchy
B. dictatorship
C. direct democracy
D. representative democracy
D. representative democracy
Rule or Law: Do not litter.
Law
Americans come from different ethnic origins and countries. What is it that keeps them united as Americans?
A. sharing the basic principle of a republican form of government
B. celebrating the same holidays
A. sharing the basic principle of a republican form of government
Who makes the laws?
the government
Why do we need laws?
A. keep people from having too much fun
B. keep people safe and maintain order
C. prevent littering
D. prevent speeding
B. keep people safe and maintain order