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Explore why communities make rules and laws and how government serves citizens.
#civics#government#citizenship#us_grade_3_social_studies
40 questions
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A city government says all stores must close by 10 p.m. Is this a rule or a law?
Why does a state have a law requiring smoke detectors in homes?
A store owner posts a sign saying customers must wear shoes inside. Is that a rule or a law?
Why do communities make rules and laws?
A neighborhood group agrees that everyone will take turns mowing the shared lawn. Is this a rule or a law?
A city passes a law that new buildings must have ramps for wheelchairs. What problem does this law solve?
What is one service that local government provides to the community?
A museum asks visitors not to touch the paintings. Is this a rule or a law?
Why does a city have a law that requires everyone in a car to wear a seatbelt?
A summer camp counselor tells campers to line up quietly before meals. Is this a rule or a law?
The idea that everyone should be treated the same under the law is called _____.
Mr. Diaz writes "Raise your hand before speaking" on a chart in his classroom. Is that a rule or a law?
A town's government decides that dogs in the park must be kept on a leash. Is this a rule or a law?
What makes something a law instead of a rule?
Police officers help make sure people follow a town's laws.
Why does a town have a law about how fast cars may drive?
A driver goes much faster than the speed limit and is stopped. What is a likely consequence?
Ana runs in the school hallway after being asked to walk. What is a likely consequence?
Who must follow the laws of a town?
The Park family writes their bedtime plan on a chart on the fridge. Is that a rule or a law?
A coach hands out a printed list of practice rules. Who must follow that list?
Something counts as a rule only if nobody writes it down.
Local government uses tax money to pay for things like parks, libraries, and fire stations.
Why do drivers have to stop at a red traffic light?
Who has the power to make laws that a whole community must follow?
A town passes a law banning fireworks within city limits. What is this law most likely trying to prevent?
A library asks visitors to use quiet voices in the reading room. Is that a rule or a law?
Why does a town have a law that sets quiet hours at night?
A law says restaurants must keep their kitchens clean. What does this law protect people from?
Cars must drive on the right side of the street. What would most likely happen without this law?
A statement counts as a law only when it is printed in a book.
A swimming pool asks people not to run on the wet deck. What happens if a swimmer keeps running?
Citizens think a town law is unfair. What is a good way for them to work to change it?
Why should a law apply to every person in a community, including its leaders?
A game's rules apply only to the people who are playing that game.
A community passes a law that people must put trash in bins. What problem does this law solve?
A city passes a law that bike riders must wear helmets. Who must wear one?
Who makes the rules that students follow inside their school?
Breaking a law can lead to a fine or a court date, but breaking a class rule usually does not.
A law says drivers must stop when someone is in a crosswalk. Who does this law mostly protect?
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Three Branches of Government
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