The Purpose of Government for Kids

Governments are formed to keep people

• safe

• happy

• scared

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TX.§113.13.B.8A

TX.§113.13.B.8B

The government keeps us safe by making

• jokes

• laws

• money

You must not cross the road when the light is

• red

• orange

• yellow

• green

You must not drive faster than the

• water limit

• weight limit

• speed limit

You must not

• steal things

• make things

• buy things

Who makes sure people follow the laws?

• Police Officers

• Firefighters

• Teachers

• Parents

The government also provides many

• treats

• services

• animals

One service the government provides is

• grocery stores

• libraries

• theme parks

The government builds parks, bridges and

• roads

• stores

• cars

Taxes are payments made to the

• parents

• bank

• government