Government Quiz

Laws are needed to...

• keep people from having too much fun

• keep people safe and maintain order

• prevent littering

• prevent speeding

Making Laws, Carrying out Laws, and Deciding if laws have been broken are all examples of ....

• Purpose of Government

• Purpose of Communities

• Reasons We have Laws

• Reasons we have families

A place where people live, work, and play is a ....

• school

• government

• democracy

• community

Americans come from different ethnic origins and countries. What is it that keeps them united as Americans?

• Sharing the basic principles of republican government.

• Speaking only one language.

• Eating the same foods.

• Celebrating the same holidays.

Different food, music, and clothing are benefits of...

• diversity

• agriculture

• industry

• patriotism

Governments are needed to protect the property and rights of...

• elected officals

• individuals

• adults

• kings

A republican form of government is a ....

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

What is the purpose of this law?

Bicycles May NOT Be Ridden On The Highway

$200 Fine - State Law 1577

• to make people hitchhike

• to keep people safe

• to clear all cars from the highway

• to keep the highway clean

Mrs. Williams sets a good examples for students by obeying the laws in her community. How can Mrs. Williams' children BEST follow her example?

• By obeying the rules in her classroom

• By eating their vegetables

• By playing their music loudly

• By sharing their toys

Officer Smith makes sure that the laws in his community are obeyed. These laws were written by the..

• schools

• police officers

• businesses

• government