What is the definition of 'Government'?

• A) A group of people who make and enforce laws.

• B) A place where people gather to discuss issues.

• C) A system of education.

• D) A type of building.

Government is the offices, departments, and groups of people that control a ______.

• school

• country

• market

• playground

What is a citizen?

• A member of a community, state, or nation

• A person who travels a lot

• A person who owns a business

• A person who is always at home

Being an active citizen means: ______.

• Being informed

• Following rules and laws

• Being responsible and respectful

• Helping others.

What is a right?

• A freedom protected by law

• A responsibility to follow rules

• A suggestion for behavior

• A privilege given by parents

Fill in the blank: You have the right to a safe environment, and you have the responsibility to ______.

• follow safety rules

• voice your opinion

• use school books

• treat others fairly

What is a constitution?

• A set of laws for a country

• A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized

• A document listing all citizens

• A historical record of a nation.

The Constitution of the United States identifies the powers of our government and the rights of the _______.

• animals

• citizens

• tourists

• officials

What is an amendment?

• A change made to a constitution or law

• A type of government

• A historical document

• A form of protest

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are known as the _______.

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers