Rules, Laws, and Government

Rules, Laws, and Government

Today lets learn about these rules and more that keep us safe!

Rules

Rules are things that we follow at school, shops, the library, and much more! Rules are things we do to be kind, safe, and responsible. If we don't follow them, we can be yelled at, or just get a warning.

Laws

Laws are rules made by a country or community. They keep us safe and doing good things. If somebody didn't follow the law, they would have to pay a fine or go to jail.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentance, is it a rule or a law?: we have to be nice to everybody we see

• Rule

• Law

Multiple Choice

Is this sign a rule or a law?

• Rule

• Law

Government

The government makes these laws so nobody gets hurt. If we had no laws, it would be very dangerous.

That concludes your lesson! Lets review what you've learned today:

• What rules are

• What laws are

• Why the government makes laws

• The difference between rules and laws