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WorksheetsS.S. Unit 4 Topic 2
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a rule?
made by a state government and affects everyone in the state
made by a group and only affects people in that group
made by the national government and affects people in the nation
made by the local government and only affects the local people
What is a law?
made by a group and only affects people in that group
made by the government and affects everyone in society
made by a school and only affects people in that school
made by a team and only affects people in that team
Which of these are examples of a rule? Choose two answers.
listen to your parents
follow the speed limit
stop at a red light
work quietly
Which of these are examples of a law? Choose two answers.
listen to your parents
follow the speed limit
don't steal
work quietly
What is an example of a consequence for breaking a LAW?
go to jail
get an out of school suspension
owe recess
get a minor infraction
What is an example of a consequence for breaking a RULE?
go to jail
pay a fine
owe recess
get arrested
Who is responsible for enforcing RULES? Choose TWO answers.
your teacher
police officers
your principal
court judges
Who is responsible for enforcing LAWS? Choose TWO answers.
your teacher
police officers
your principal
court judges
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
4
3
5
2
What is the role of the legislative branch?
to make the laws
to carry out the laws
to make sure the laws are fair
to make the laws funny
What is the role of the executive branch?
to make the laws
to carry out the laws
to make the laws funny
to make the laws fair
What is the role of the judicial branch?
to make the laws funny
to carry out the laws
to make sure the laws are fair
to make the laws
Who does the National Government include?
Governor, senators, representatives
President, Congress, Supreme Court
Mayor, Parish President, City Council
Principal, Assistant Principal, Secretary
Who does the State Government include?
Governor, senators, representatives
President, Congress, Supreme Court
Mayor, Parish President, City Council
Principal, Assistant Principal, Secretary
Who does the Local Government include?
Governor, senators, representatives
President, Congress, Supreme Court
Mayor, Parish President, City Council
Principal, Assistant Principal, Secretary
What are the responsibilities of the National/Federal Government? Choose THREE answers.
collect state taxes
print money
declare war
protect wildlife
create national parks
What are the responsibilities of the State Government? Choose THREE answers.
collect state taxes
print money
control hospitals
protect wildlife
create national parks
What are the responsibilities of the Local Government? Choose THREE answers.
trash collection
print money
libraries
fire departments
create national parks
True or False: There are TWO Branches of Government.
TRUE
FALSE
Who enforces the laws in the city of Lafayette, Louisiana?
Louisiana State Police
Parish Sherriff's Office
City Police Dpeartment
Special Police Department
Who enforces the laws in the parish of Lafayette, Louisiana?
Louisiana State Police
Parish Sherriff's Office
City Police Dpeartment
Special Police Department
Who enforces the laws on state highways in Louisiana?
Louisiana State Police
Parish Sherriff's Office
City Police Dpeartment
Special Police Department
How often is the governor of Louisiana elected?
Every 6 years.
Every 4 years.
Every 2 years.
Every 10 years.
Who is in charge of enforcing the laws and business in the city?
Representative
Mayor
Parish Leader
Council Member
What helps communities give services like libraries, schools, fire departments, roads, and parks?
reading books
driving safely
reporting problems
paying taxes
What is a responsibility of a citizen?
have a trial by jury
run for public office
vote for leaders
drive on public highways
What is the benefit of having state parks?
grow special kinds of plants to sell
raise animals to put in zoos
earn money to build roads and schools
give people a place to enjoy spending time
What is a community outreach center that focuses on healthy futures?
Boys and Girls Club
Habitat for Humanity
Special Services
Human Restoration
What is a community outreach center that focuses on rebuilding homes?
Boys and Girls Club
Habitat for Humanity
Special Services
Human Restoration
