Third Grade Civics (Virginia)

Which is NOT one of 3 main rights given to American citizens?

• life

• freedom

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

What is the reason that our country as rules and laws?

• to allow people to do whatever they want

• to tell people what food they can or cannot eat

• to keep people safe and prevent chaos

• to guide people to what type of job is best for them

Which of the following suggests that people should be treated fairly?

• preventing different customs and beliefs

• the Pledge of Allegiance

• doing the same thing as every one else

• having equality protected by laws

What is a place where people live, work, and play?

• citizenship

• community

• government

• school

In Lisa's classroom, there is a rule that people must walk with the point of their scissors down (or facing the floor). Why do you think this rule is in place?

• to keep children safe

• to keep people from running into each other

• to give the children a chance to borrow someone's scissors

• to make children slow down in their work

How are rules and laws alike?

• Both can put people in jail.

• Both, when broken, can send people to the principal's office.

• Both keep people safe and help keep the peace.

• Both help collect taxes for schools.

Which is NOT an example of diversity in America?

• People enjoying different music from different countries.

• People having different traditions and different holidays.

• Everyone wearing the same uniform to school.

• Everyone speaking different languages.

People must wear their seat belts while in a moving vehicle.

This law protects our...

• health

• property

• safety

• education

Which of the following is not a reason to have rules?

• to keep people safe

• to have a government

• to maintain order

• to protect people

What is a volunteer?

• Someone who does a job and is paid for their work and effort.

• Someone who studies the law.

• People who use their free time to do a job for free

• A person who works in a courtroom and decides if you are guilty or not.