Studies Weekly Week 1 (Articles 3-6)

Article 3: Laws and Security in a Community

Which of the following is NOT a reason people formed communities?

• to protect their resources

• to create a town council

• to protect property

• to solve problems

What are formal rules that apply to everyone in the community called?

• members

• problems

• rights

• laws

Which of these is a way in which rules and laws help us?

• keep us from recess

• give us rewards

• help us clean up

• protect our rights

Article 4: Communities for Religious Freedom

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: In the past, many people were not free to __________ as they liked.

• religion

• worship

• practice

• pray

What is one reason why early American settlers created communities?

• to protect themselves from the government

• to practice their religion freely

• to be able to share their religion with others

• to punish others for worshiping

Which document guarantees religious freedom for American citizens?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The laws of the community

Article 5: Communities Work Together to Improve

Early communities were formed to help __________.

• mow lawns and cut trees

• follow rules and laws

• meet people’s needs

• respect community members

What is one way the article mentions to help make communities successful?

• following rules

• making rules

• cleaning up

• being kind

t is important that all members of a community actively __________.

• play

• learn

• communicate

• participate

True or False

A community is a group of people who share a similar space while living, working, or playing together. People from many places come together in a community.

• True

• False