Quiz on the Rule of Laws

What is the definition of a law?

• A set of rules enforced by social institutions

• A guideline for ethical behavior

• A suggestion made by community members

• A historical document

Laws differ from rules because (a)   .

• Laws are suggestions, rules are man
• Laws are made by individuals, rules
• Laws are enforced by social institu
• There is no difference between laws

Who makes laws?

• Teachers

• Government officials

• Parents

• Friends

Where do laws and rules apply?

• Only at home

• Only in schools

• Everywhere

• Nowhere

What are some laws you have encountered today?

• Traffic laws

• Laws of physics

• Dress code rules

• Gaming regulations

Match the following reasons with their importance in society.

• Reason for disregarding established norms

• To ignore them

• Reason for establishing rules and norms

• To create chaos

• Reason for increasing complexity in daily tasks

• To make life difficult

• Reason for unpredictable and disorganized behavior

• To provide structure and order

The U.S. Constitution is....

• a set of rules that are followed by the citizens of the United States.

• a set of rules that are followed by the lawyers only

• a set of rules that are followed by judges only

• a set of rules that are followed by the kids only

I saw a car driving above the speed limit. That person is breaking a...

• nothing

• rule

• law

• class dance party

Match the following levels of government with the term describing the rules they make:

• Statute

• Local

• Ordinance

• State

• Laws or Acts

• Federal

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To fund laws