Why do we have Government? 4th grade

What is the main purpose of a government?

• To create chaos

• To organize and protect communities

• To take away freedoms

• To teach school

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government?

• Building roads

• Protecting the country

• Picking everyone's job

• Making laws

Who helps make the laws in a government?

• Teachers

• Lawmakers or legislators

• Farmers

• Scientists

What would happen if we didn’t have a government?

• Everything would be organized

• There would be no rules, and things could be chaotic

• Everyone would follow their own rules peacefully

• The world would stop spinning

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

Why do governments collect taxes?

• To give money to rich people

• To buy supplies for schools, build roads, and provide services

• To keep the money for themselves

• To open new grocery stores

What does the judicial branch do?

• Makes the laws

• Interprets the laws and ensures fairness

• Enforces the laws

• Collects taxes

What is a democracy?

• A type of government where one person makes all the rules

• A type of government where citizens have the power to vote and choose leaders

• A country without any rules

• A system controlled by kings and queens

Which of these is a type of government?

• Democracy

• Library

• Restaurant

• Police station

Why are laws important?

• To create confusion

• To keep people safe and maintain order

• To give people reasons to argue

• To keep people busy