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Foundations of Government

Explore the basics of government, laws, and community roles for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Social studies Civics & GovernmentFoundations of Government
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Standards

C3.D2.Civ.1.3-5C3.D2.Civ.2.3-5

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governmentcivicslawscommunity
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Foundations of Government

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. What is the main job of a government?

a

To make toys for everyone

b

To keep order and protect people

c

To plant flowers in every park

d

To build tall buildings

2. Which of these is an example of a rule or law?

a

Wearing your favorite color

b

Brushing your teeth every morning

c

Stopping at a red light

d

Eating ice cream for dessert

3. A group of people who make rules for a community is called a  .

4. Rules that everyone in a country must follow are called  .

5. Only adults have to follow laws.

T

True

F

False

6. Laws help keep people safe and ensure fairness.

T

True

F

False

7. Why is it important to have rules and laws in our community?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

citizens
services
government
community

8. People who live in a country are called  .

9. Our   provides important things like schools and parks.