Social Studies Module 1 Review

Which of the following is an example of a community?

• your school

• your favorite dinner

• your backpack

• your bike

The purpose of rules and laws are to keep people ________.

• sad

• safe

• unorganized

• happy

When you _____, you are helping to make decisions in your community. It is important to vote for what you think matters.

• write

• yell

• vote

Laws are made by our government to protect us and to maintain order.

• True

• False

Building a fence around the park to keep kids safe is an example of helping to improve your community.

• True

• False

Which basic American Principle means that Americans have the right to be free?

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Liberty

• Equality Under the Law

• Life

There are three levels of government in the United State.

• True

• False

This level of government is responsible for your county, district, or city.

• National Government

• Local Government

• State Government

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government?

• decide is a law is broken

• making sure you do your homework

• make the laws

• carry out the laws

The term "equality under the law" means that ____ people have the right to be treated fairly and equally.

• most

• all