Chapter 13: Rules and Laws

Select whether each statement describes rules or laws. "They tell people how to behave at home and school."

• Rules

• Laws

• Both

• Neither

Select whether each statement describes rules or laws. "They tell people how to behave in their community."

• Rule

• Law

• Both

• Neither

Who do laws apply to?

• Adults

• Children

• Everyone

• Governments

The sign notifies drivers of a law. What is the main purpose of this law?

• to keep order

• to keep people safe

• to protect people’s rights

• to protect people’s property

What is the main purpose of the law described in the text about Bethany? "Bethany wanted an expensive necklace in a store. She stuffed the necklace in her purse. The security guard caught her. She broke her state’s shoplifting law. She may face jail time for her crime."

• to keep order

• to keep people safe

• to protect people’s rights

• to protect people’s property

What is the main purpose of the law described in the text about Belinda and Juan? "ABC Electronics hired Belinda and Juan to assemble televisions. They do the same job. Belinda found out that Juan makes more money than she does. Belinda’s state has a law that requires employers to pay people equally for equal work. Belinda plans to talk to her boss about increasing her pay."

• to keep order

• to keep people safe

• to protect people’s rights

• to protect people’s property

What is the main purpose of the law described in the text about the protest? "A large group of people gathered in the town square for a peaceful protest. Two men disagreed with the protestors. The two men started pushing and hitting the protestors. Police quickly arrested the two men. The men were charged with disorderly conduct."

• to keep order

• to keep people safe

• to protect people’s rights

• to protect people’s property

Which actions are examples of consequences for breaking laws? (Choose 3)

• having to go to detention after school

• losing recess time

• being required to perform community service

• being required to pay a fine

• going to jail

"Elizabeth’s school wants to hold a parade. They get a permit from the local government." Why do they get a permit?

• To sell food

• To be a group

• To follow a law

• To follow a rule

What is the main purpose of the law described in the text about the noise complaint? "A neighbor complained about loud music coming from a house late at night. The police arrived and asked the homeowner to lower the volume. The homeowner was warned about breaking the noise ordinance."

• to protect people’s property

• to protect people’s rights

• to keep people safe

• to keep order