Understanding Policies and Government

The school board proposed an amendment to the lunch policy that would allow students to choose their own seats.

• a strict punishment

• a protest by students

• a change or revision

• a type of food

The museum offers a guarantee that any ticket bought online will work at the entrance, even if printed later.

• a secret password

• a printed map

• a written promise

• a new exhibit

The students gave their consent by signing a form that allowed their photos to be used in the yearbook.

• signature of disapproval

• tool used for measuring

• written permission

• invitation to a party

Because the judicial branch must remain fair, judges are not allowed to take sides or show personal opinions.

• in charge of police

• interprets and applies laws

• manages elections

• writes news articles

One of the strengths of a democracy is that citizens can speak freely and vote for leaders who represent them.

• a group of teachers

• a meeting of governors

• a government run by the people

• a celebration for citizens

The legislative branch met to vote on new education laws that would affect every school in the state.

• the group that runs the cafeteria

• the part that builds roads

• the part that writes and passes laws

• the judges and jury

Because the school is so diverse, the international club hosts events that celebrate cultures from around the world.

• mostly the same

• different in race, background, and ideas

• very competitive

• quiet and organized

The minority of students who didn’t want uniforms still had a chance to explain their opinion to the principal.

• the loudest group

• the group that made the rule

• the smaller part of a group

• the students who skipped class

The executive branch has the power to sign bills into law and make sure they are followed by the public.

• the group that repairs roads

• the branch that vetoes and enforces laws

• the team that guards buildings

• the part of court that gives sentences

According to company policy, employees must wear name badges at all times while working.

• vacation schedule

• list of visitors

• rule or guideline

• personal opinion