Year 5/6 Rules and Laws

What is the main difference between rules and laws?

• Rules apply to everyone, while laws only apply to some people

• Laws are made by governments, while rules are for smaller groups

• Rules are more important than laws

• Laws can be broken without consequences

Why do we need laws in our society?

• To make life more difficult

• To protect people and ensure fairness

• To give the government more power

• To make things unfair

What might happen if there were no rules or laws?

• Life would be peaceful and fair

• People might get hurt, and things could become chaotic

• Everyone would follow their own rules fairly

• There would be no need for fairness or justice

Who is responsible for making laws in Australia?

• Teachers

• The government

• Parents

• Sports coaches

What happens when someone breaks the law?

• Nothing, as long as no one notices

• They receive consequences, such as a fine or jail time

• They are rewarded for taking risks

• They make their own new law

What does fairness mean?

• Giving everyone the exact same thing

• Making sure people have what they need to succeed

• Ignoring differences between people

• Only helping those who ask for it

How is fairness different from equality?

• Fairness means treating everyone exactly the same

• Equality means giving people what they need, even if it’s different

• Fairness means giving people what they need, while equality means treating everyone the same

• There is no difference between fairness and equality

What is justice?

• Ignoring unfair situations

• Making sure people are treated fairly and wrong actions are corrected

• Letting people do whatever they want

• Only following rules when they are convenient

Why is fairness important in a community?

• It helps everyone have the same opportunities

• It makes life easier for only certain people

• It means everyone must do the same thing

• It allows people to break the law if they feel like it

What is an example of justice?

• Punishing someone unfairly

• Helping someone who was treated unfairly

• Ignoring someone who needs help

• Letting people do whatever they want