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VOTING
PEOPLE
GOVERNMENT
RIGHTS
OTHER
100
What is it called when you make a choice?
VOTE
100
A _____ is a person that belongs to a community.
CITIZEN
100
Government is a group of people who ______ __________ to create and enforce laws that help a city run well.
work together
100
Something that you are free to do is a __________
right
100
What is something that you should do?
responsibility
200
What is the form on which people make their choice?
BALLOT
200
Name a public safety official/
police officer, firefighter
200
A _________ is someone who leads others.
leader
200
Something that tells people what they should or should not do is a __________.
rule
200
Name one responsibility that you have at home.
Picking up the clothes in your room Washing your hands before eating Putting dishes at the sink Putting dirty clothes in the hamper Making up your bed
300
A time when people vote for the person they think is the best for the job is____________
ELECTION
300
Who helps to enforce laws?
Police officers and judges
300
A ________ __________ is a group of people who work with the mayor.
city council
300
Rule that everyone is expected to follow is a ______
law
300
Name a law that we must follow on the road
Obey the speed limit Stop at red lights and stop signs Don't text and drive
400
What is a job that we vote for?
PRESIDENT of the USA, SC GOVERNOR
400
Who is the leader of the city government?
mayor
400
Government is a group of people who work together to _______ and ________ laws that help a city, state, or country run well.
create and enforce
400
Name a rule at your school.
Keep hands to yourself. Raise your hand to speak. Walk on the third tile. Stay quiet when the music is on in the cafe.
400
A _____ is money that citizens pay to the government to pay for the services it provides.
tax
500
How often do we vote for a new president of the USA?
every 4 years
500
Who is the Mayor of Simpsonville?
Mayor Perry Eichor
500
What is the name of one of the city council members' names in Simpsonville?
Mr. Gooch, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Graham, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Lawrence, Ms. Lockaby
500
Tell one difference between a rule and a law.
The penalties for breaking a law are more severe than when breaking a rule.
500
What do you think is the most important right for citizens to have? Why do you think that?
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