Define
What is freedom
The right to choose what we do and say.
Give an example of how you can be responsible at home.
clean your room
help with dishes
clean your toys
help your siblings
get ready for school
tell a law that keeps you safe everyday.
wearing my seatbelt
stopping at the stop sign
wearing my helmet
Why are rights important?
they protect our freedom
what is voting?
to make a choice about something
Give an example of one of your rights.
The right to choose your religion
The right to disagree with your government
The right to ask the government to fix things
The right to say and do what you want as long as you do not harm others
How do you express your right to freedom everyday
I wear whatever I want.
So that the community stays in order and people stay safe.
What is a law ?
A rule that everyone must follow
Give an example of when citizens would vote
choosing their leaders
Tell about a consequence that you have at school when you make a bad choice.
If I don't study I get bad grades
Why is voting important?
It allows our voice to be heard and gives us a choice in who gets to lead our country.
What is court ?
one part of our government. People who work in courts decide if someone has broken or not followed the law.
Give an example of equality.
The rules and laws in our country are the same for everybody.
name a time when a person would go to court.
If they were speeding
If they stole something
If they hurt someone
why is equality important ?
So we can all be treated equally and protect our rights as US citizens
What is the Bill of Rights?
it tells us all the rights shared by all US citizens. 10 of these rights are listed in the constitution called the "Bill of Rights".
Give one example of why we need government.
They make laws that keep us safe.
Tell one rule you must follow at school
raise my hand
keep my hands to myself
no talking when the teacher is talking
why is it important to participate in government?
to help your community be a better place and fight for what you believe is important.