Government Quiz

What is the main purpose of a government?

• To keep order, manage conflicts, and protect people and property

• To provide public education and health services

• To make laws and enforce them

• To solve problems and make decisions for the community

What is the role of laws in a community?

• To keep people safe

• To manage conflicts

• To protect property

• All of the above

How are conflicts settled in a community?

• By the government providing services

• By a judge in a courtroom

• By the police and fire departments

• By the community members themselves

What do police and fire departments do?

• Provide public education

• Ensure a healthful community

• Keep citizens and property safe

• Manage conflicts

What is a government service?

• Work done by the government for everyone in a city or town

• A special job done by the government

• A conflict settled by a judge

• A disagreement between community members

What does a public library provide?

• Public education

• Health services

• A place to learn outside of school

• A place to solve conflicts

What is the role of health departments in a community?

• To provide public education

• To keep citizens and property safe

• To care for sick or hurt people

• To help citizens stay healthy

What is the main purpose of a hospital in a community?

• To care for sick or hurt people

• To help citizens stay healthy

• To keep citizens and property safe

• To provide public education

What do clinics in a community do?

• Help citizens stay healthy

• Keep citizens and property safe

• Manage conflicts

• Provide public education

What are some reasons why we need a government?

• To make laws and enforce them

• To provide public education and health services

• To keep order, manage conflicts, and protect people and property

• All of the above