Understanding Laws and Rights

Why do we need governments in our communities?

• To make sure everyone has the same favorite color

• To create laws and protect people's rights and property

• To decide what games children play at recess

• To choose everyone's lunch for the week

Which of the following is an example of a law that helps protect people's property?

• A rule that says you must wear red on Fridays

• A law that says you cannot take things that do not belong to you

• A rule about how many books you can borrow from the library

• A law that says you must eat vegetables every day

What is one way the government protects the rights of individuals?

• By making sure everyone has the same pet

• By making laws that allow people to speak freely

• By choosing everyone's favorite movie

• By telling people what to dream about

If there were no laws, what might happen in a community?

• Everyone would follow the same rules

• People might take things from others without permission

• There would be more playgrounds

• Everyone would have the same birthday

Which of these is a right protected by the government?

• The right to play video games all day

• The right to own property

• The right to eat only candy

• The right to skip school every day

What is the main purpose of having rules in school, which is similar to laws in a community?

• To make school boring

• To keep everyone safe and treat each other fairly

• To make everyone wear the same clothes

• To make lunch longer

Who is responsible for making and enforcing laws in a community?

• The local government

• The school janitor

• The grocery store manager

• The librarian

Which of the following is NOT a reason why governments are necessary?

• To protect people's rights

• To develop laws

• To protect property

• To pick everyone's favorite color

If someone breaks a law, what can the government do to protect others?

• Ignore the problem

• Enforce consequences to keep people safe

• Give everyone a prize

• Change the weather

Why is it important for everyone to follow the laws in a community?

• So everyone can do whatever they want

• So the community is safe and fair for all

• So everyone has the same favorite food

• So there are more holidays