Why do people form governments? Ch 3 Section 1

What is civics? Choose all that apply.

• the study of civilians

• the study of the government

• the study of the role people play in the government

• what political scientist study

Government is...

• a system that people use to provide order and make decisions

• a system for distributing power like the power to make laws and the power to enforce laws

• regulates the conduct of people, or how people behave

• All of the above

Local government provides safety and services in our...

• state

• nation

• community

• school

State government provides safety and services in our...

• state

• nation

• community

• school

Federal government provides safety and services in our...

• state

• nation

• community

• school

What does our federal government do? Choose all that apply.

• takes care of interstate highways

• provides safety and order for the whole country

• provides National Parks and the National Weather Service

• none of the above

What is the Constitution?

• A document that explain how our government works.

• A list of all of our laws.

• All of our school rules.

• The Declaration of Independence

The preamble is...

• a new gymnastic move.

• something in Among Us.

• the introduction to the Constitution.

• the conclusion to the Constitution.

Why did our government start? Choose all that apply.

• To gain freedom

• To get away a king

• To start a new country

• To create their own laws

What does "establish justice" mean?

• To take care of all people

• To protect us from outside attack

• To make sure there is peace in our country

• To keep things fair