Laws and the local government

What is the law?

• It is made by the government and if you don't obey there are consequences

• It is made by people in authority so you do the right thing

• It is a set of guidelines

• It is optional to obey the law

Give an example of a law:

What are rules?

• They are fun to obey.

• They are made by people in authority and are change depending on the game or situation.

• They must be obeyed otherwise you will go to jail.

• They are given by the government so that people behave themselves.

Give an example of a rule and where the rule must be obeyed:

Who made the first laws?

• Government

• God

• Teachers

• Adam

Why did God give the ten commandments?

Select the correct answers. What does the local government do?

• They rule the country

• Provide help to the sick, poor and lonely

• Provides services to the local community

• Provides and cares for parks, libraries, pools etc.

Why does the local government provide services?

• So people can enjoy living in their community

• So they can spend tax dollars

• So that trees can be planted

• So people can swim in pools

What services are at a park?

• Toilets

• Paths

• Playgrounds

• Bouncy castles

What services are at the library?

• Books and Information

• Internet

• Swimming area

• Gym equipment