Rules and Responsibilities

Which of the following is a core civic virtue that helps guide government and society?

• Honesty

• Laziness

• Selfishness

• Disrespect

What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?

• To set rules for playing sports

• To provide laws and protect freedoms

• To create new holidays

• To teach math

Which group is responsible for making rules in a classroom?

• The students and teacher together

• The mayor

• The president

• The police

Which of the following is an example of a democratic principle?

• Majority rule

• Dictatorship

• Censorship

• Monarchy

Why do communities create rules?

• To protect freedoms and create responsibilities

• To make life harder

• To confuse people

• To limit fun

Which document contains key provisions such as freedom of speech and religion?

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Sale

• The Mayflower Compact

Which of the following is a responsibility that comes with freedom in a community?

• Following the law

• Ignoring others

• Breaking rules

• Being selfish

Which of these is a core civic virtue important for a democratic society?

• Respect

• Greed

• Dishonesty

• Cruelty

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution?

• To protect individual freedoms

• To increase taxes

• To create new states

• To change the flag

Imagine your school is creating a new rule about using electronic devices. What steps should a group of students and teachers take to make sure the rule is fair and protects everyone’s freedoms?

• Discuss different opinions, consider everyone’s needs, and vote on the rule

• Let one person decide the rule for everyone

• Ignore what others think and make a rule quickly

• Make a rule that only benefits teachers