Laws and Government Quiz

What is the purpose of rules and laws?

• they make people feel unhappy

• they make people do things that they shouldn't do

• they keep people safe and maintain order

• rules are not important

The government develops laws to keep us safe and to protect our rights and property.

• True

• False

What is a republican form of government?

• government ruled by a king

• government where representatives are chosen based on their money

• government where representatives are elected by the citizens

• this form of government does not exist

Which is NOT a reason the government is necessary?

• to protect the rights of people

• to protect the property of people

• to make laws

• to collect taxes

Who is responsible for making laws, carrying out laws, and deciding if laws have been broken?

• teachers

• the government

• kings and queens

• the people

A republican form of government is also known as a representative government.

• True

• False

All Americans have the basic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• True

• False