1.3 We Follow Rules and Laws Review

1. Why is wearing a seat-belt a law in many states?

• A. It stops drivers from having accidents.
• B. It helps keep people safe and secure.
• C. It brings in tax money if people break the law.
• D. It shows people that the government has control.

2. What does the government do to keep people safe

• F. Makes citizens choose their own laws and consequences
• G. Makes consequences easier and makes fewer laws
• H. Makes laws and makes sure laws are followed
• J. Makes citizens pay taxes and use services

3. Why do schools have rules?

• A. So kids can run around
• B. So that everyone is talking at the same time.
• C. They make it a good place for you to learn.
• D. They make it a good place for you to learn.

4. Why does our community have laws?

• F. They keep order.
• G. They stop problems or conflicts.
• H. They keep us safe and secure.
• J. All of the above

5. People who work in courts____________________.

• A. do not follow laws
• B. do not get paid
• C. decide if someone has broken a law
• D. do not respect the rights of others

6. A person who breaks the law_____________________.

• F. will be given a consequence
• G. can have rights taken away
• H. will be required to pay a fine or money
• J. all of the above

7. What happens when people do not follow laws?

• A. people can stay safe
• B. They might have to go to court.
• C. They help keep the community clean.
• D. none of the above

8. LAW

• F. something that happens as a result of an action
• G. a rule that everyone must follow
• H. a part of our government where it is decided if someone has broken a law

9. COURT

• A. something that happens as a result of an action
• B. a rule that everyone must follow
• C. a part of our government where it is decided if someone has broken a law

10. CONSEQUENCE

• A. something that happens as a result of an action
• B. a rule that everyone must follow
• C. a part of our government where it is decided if someone has broken a law