Civics and Government 3rd grade

Why do governments make laws?

• to help criminals

• to frighten people

• to keep people safe

• to make money

What is the main role of the government?

• to guard citizens’ rights

• to build cities

• to make money

• to give homes to everyone

What happens when people vote?

• They will take over the government.

• They will make the government stronger.

• They will hurt the government.

• Nothing will happen.

How do members of Congress receive the power to help pass laws?

• by being elected by the people

• by being related to the President

• by being appointed by the Senate

• by being selected by the President

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• a list of reasons why U.S. citizens should be free

• the plan of how people should work together

• the plan for how the U. S. government must work

• a list of laws that U.S. citizens must follow

Why did the Founding Fathers write the U.S. Constitution?

• the Founding Fathers wanted to set up a fair and balanced government

• to select the national anthem and flag

• to name George Washington as the first president

• to explain why the people wanted independence from Great Britain

Which sentence best explains why voting is important?

• Voting lets people help those in need.

• Voting gives people a say in their communities.

• Voting makes people nicer.

• Voting teaches people how to be honest.