Rules and laws

You don't get dessert until you finish all of your food. 

• Rule
• Law

You must wear a seat belt in the car. 

• Rule
• Law

You have to be 18 years old to vote.

• Rule
• Law

You must wash your hands after you use the restroom. 

• Rule
• Law

Drivers must stop at a red light

• Rules
• Laws

Drivers must obey the speed limit.

• Rule
• Law

Which of these is a road law?

• Dogs are not allowed in cars.
• Ice-creams can only be eaten on the back seat.
• The driver chooses the music.
• Seatbelts must be worn at all times.

Which of these is a classroom rule?

• Put your hand up to answer a question.
• No games inside.
• Come into the classroom in two straight lines.
• Only use your right hand when you write.

Which of these is not a law?

• Walking on the left hand side of the path.
• Wear your helmet when you ride a bicycle.
• Drive within the speed limit.
• Drive on the left hand side of Australian roads.

Who decides if the law has been broken?

• my mom
• the government
• the school
• my grandma