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WorksheetsChapter 12 Social Studies
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
To found or BRING INTO EXISTENCE.
authority
fine
enforce
The POWER to GIVE ORDERS or make decisions.
fine
establish
enforce
MONEY that must be PAID as a punishment for breaking a law.
authority
establish
enforce
To MAKE SURE that rules or laws are OBEYED.
fine
authority
establish
To act or SPEAK FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
jail
promote
U.S. Constitution
A building in which a government keeps people who are WAITING FOR A TRAIL or who HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY of breaking the law.
promote
representative democracy
represent
A government where THE PEOPLE VOTE for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the laws for everyone.
representative democracy
jail
promote
U.S. Constitution
The WRITTEN PLAN for the U.S. GOVERNMENT that says what the government can and cannot do.
U.S. Constitution
jail
promote
represent
To SUPPORT the GROWTH of or further the progress of.
represent
jail
representative democracy
WHO gives governments the authority to make and enforce laws?
the president
the people
military officer
the state governor
The NATIONAL government makes laws for the ________.
city or town
state
OHIO'S government makes laws for the ________.
city or town
country
LOCAL government makes laws for a ________.
country
state
All business in Crescent City must have a business license.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
All Ohio children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
It is a federal crime to rob a bank in the United States.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
All dogs must be on a leash in Cedartown.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
Ohio residents must pay taxes to help pay for public services.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
All United States citizens who earn income must file income tax returns.
Which government made this law?
LOCAL Government
STATE government
NATIONAL government
Which purpose best completes the graphic organizer?
HINT: Think about what all of the circles have in common!
purpose of fines
purpose of taxes
purpose of laws
purpose of consequences
Is this a public service?
Firefighters put out fires.
YES
NO
Is this a public service?
Health inspectors check restaurants for cleanliness.
YES
NO
Is this a public service?
Truck drivers deliver goods.
YES
NO
Is this a public service?
Dog catchers pick up stray dogs and cats.
YES
NO
Is this a public service?
School officers make sure students do not skip class.
YES
NO
Is this a public service?
Police officers provide protection.
YES
NO
Which action is NOT an example of consequences for breaking a law?
going to jail
having to go to detention after school
being required to pay a fine
being required to perform community service
What purpose is this law for?
Citizens must pay taxes.
Provides order.
Provides security.
Provides public services.
Provides protection of individual rights.
What purpose is this law for?
Community members may not make unnecessary noise between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am.
Provides order.
Provides security.
Provides public services.
Provides protection of individual rights.
What purpose is this law for?
Swimming pools must have a fence.
Provides order.
Provides security.
Provides public services.
Provides protection of individual rights.
The government expects _____ people to follow the laws in our society.
obey the law
all
go to jail or pay a fine
Sometimes when people break the law, they may have to _____.
obey the law
all
go to jail or pay a fine
There is a consequence when people break the law to encourage people to _____.
obey the law
all
go to jail or pay a fine
