Government Review Game

Who benefits when citizens meet their civic responsibilities?

• just the one person

• the local government

• just the person’s family

• everyone in their community

You have the responsibility to respect the rights of other people in your community. Which examples best describe this responsibility? (Choose 2)

• pulling girls’ ponytails on the playground

• stealing food from a classmate’s lunchbox

• listening quietly when other students speak

• making fun of people who have different beliefs

• ending my technology usage when my time is up

How can citizens become informed about local issues?(Choose 3)

• attend town meetings

• play video games

• watch local news on TV or the internet

• read local newspapers

• watch cartoons on TV

Which actions promote the common good of a community?(Choose 3)

• hold a bake sale to raise money for a family beach vacation to Florida

• clean up trash around the school

• collect toys to give to needy children

• argue with neighbors over putting up a fence

• spend several hours cleaning up older neighbors’ yards

Who do laws apply to?

• only men

• only children

• everyone

• only women

Why are there consequences for people who break laws?(Choose 2)

• to show that police and the courts have power

• to treat people harshly for no reason

• to stop people from breaking the law over and over

• to discourage people from breaking the law

• to encourage people to keep breaking the law

Who gives governments the authority to make and enforce laws?

• military officers

• the president

• the people

• the state governor

Which actions are examples of consequences for breaking laws?(Choose 2)

• having to go to detention after school

• not being allowed to go to your friend’s house

• going to jail

• being required to pay a fine

• losing recess time

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. The national government makes laws for the ______.

• country (Federal)

• state

• city or town (Local)

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Ohio’s government makes laws for the ______.

• country (Federal)

• state

• city or town (Local)