Third Grade Civics

What is the purpose of our government?

• To protect me while I'm outside playing

• To make rules for the classroom

• To protect our rights and property

• To protect rules and laws

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

• School

• Community

• Home

• Congress

These tell us what we must or must not do. We have them in the classroom and at home.

• rules

• laws

• community

• citizen

We have these to keep us safe.

• rules

• laws

• rules and laws

This is another word for freedom.

• pursuit

• life

• liberty

• community

What does equality under the law mean?

• To be treated fairly

• One person gets more than another

• to not be treated fairly

• We all get the exact same thing

This is an example of being a good citizen.

• picking up trash

• Telling on someone

• throwing trash on the floor

• drawing on the wall

At what age can you begin to vote?

• 16

• 21

• 14

• 18

What does freedom of press mean?

• You may speak freely.

• You may practice any religion.

• You may publish your writing.

• You may get together with others peacefully.

What is an example of a community project?

• Cleaning up the park with neighbors

• Picking up someone's trash in the hallway

• Voting

• Washing your car