Social Studies G3

What is the main role of a government?

• To cook food for citizens

• To build houses for everyone

• To teach in schools

• To take care of the country and its citizens

Which is a responsibility of the government?

• Selling clothes

• Growing crops

• Driving buses

• Making laws

What does the coastguard do?

• Enforces traffic laws

• Teaches in schools

• Collects taxes

• Keeps people safe at sea

What are taxes?

• Money given to citizens

• Free services

• Gifts from other countries

• Money citizens or companies pay to the government

What happens if someone breaks a law?

• They get a reward

• They become a police officer

• Nothing

• They may go to court

What is the purpose of a court?

• To cook food

• To build roads

• To teach students

• To decide if a law has been broken

Which is NOT a government service?

• Schools

• Hospitals

• Police

• Private restaurants

Why do governments work with other countries?

• To play sports

• To share clothes

• To build schools

• For international trade and security

Which continent are empanadas NOT traditionally found in?

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Antarctica

What influenced food in the past?

• Favorite colors

• Weather forecasts

• Pets

• Local environment and resources