You and the Law

What is a law?

• a rule made by the government

• a fine for breaking a rule

• a consequence

• an amendment to the Constitution

What is an idea for a new law called?

• a bill

• a fine

• an amendment

• a veto

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Founding Fathers

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Bill of Rights

What is NOT true about laws?

• They keep us safe.

• They start as bills.

• Good citizens break laws.

• They are rules.

Who helps make the laws?

• Congress

• someone with an idea for a bill

• all of the above

The United States thinks all people should be _____.

• scared and tired

• free and safe

• angry and sad

• quiet and shy

_____ makes the law for our country.

• sentence

• Congress

• laws

Rules that all citizens must follow are called _______.

• sentence

• Congress

• laws

If a court finds you guilty of a crime, you are given a _______.

• sentence

• Congress

• laws

Which one is "Wear Your Seatbelt?"

• Law

• Consequence