Why We Need Governments

Why do people form governments to help with safety and protection?

• To make sure everyone has a pet

• To keep people safe from harm

• To give everyone a toy

How does the government help people work together?

• By organizing games

• By making rules everyone follows

• By giving everyone candy

What is one way the government provides services to people?

• By giving everyone a new car

• By building schools and libraries

• By making everyone wear the same clothes

Why is it important for people to work together in a community?

• So they can all have the same favorite color

• To solve problems and help each other

• To make sure everyone has the same lunch

How does the government help keep people safe?

• By making sure everyone has a pet

• By having police and firefighters

• By giving everyone a balloon