Rules or Laws

A belief that government and laws are not necessary

• Dictatorship

• Communist State

• Anarchism

• Authoritarianism

Requiring people to obey rules or laws; not allowing personal freedom

• Fascism

• Communist State

• Anarchism

• Authoritarianism

A government in which the leader claims to rule on behalf of a god (rule by religious law)

• Fascism

• Aristocracy

• Theocracy

• Authoritarianism

Which is the correct definition for the word regime?

• More important, powerful, or successful than others

• An organization with many departments, each with decision-making authority

• The land that a ruler or government controls

• A form of government where rules are dictated

If a rule seems unfair, what is the best course of action?

• Refuse to play the game.

• Play the game but ignore the rule.

• Discuss the rule with the other players to understand its purpose.

• Change the rule without telling anyone.

Answer explanation

Discussing the rule with other players to understand its purpose is the best course of action as it allows for a constructive dialogue and potential resolution.

Which detail supports the inference that laws are a necessary part of our daily living?

• The authors believe that laws interfere with our daily living and that we should not have any. 

• The author states that without laws there would be no one responsible for maintaining city services and keeping people safe.

• Without laws we can have fun and do what we want with consequences.

• The author suggests that without laws it is worth the risk of being hurt or seriously injured because you would be on your own to do what you want.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'law' correctly?

• The law of the jungle is a popular saying.

• He decided to law down for a nap.

• She was lawing the table for dinner.

• The cat lawed at the door to be let in.

What is the primary purpose of laws in society?

• To create chaos and confusion

• To establish order and protect citizens

• To limit personal freedoms unnecessarily

• To serve as mere suggestions for behavior

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word 'rule'.

• She ruled the dough into a perfect circle.

• The king's rule was fair and just.

• He decided to rule the book on the shelf.

• The rule of the game was to run as fast as possible.

Which word is a synonym for 'regulation'?

• Freedom

• Anarchy

• Guideline

• Disorder