Foundations of Government
Explore the basics of government, laws, and community roles for 3rd graders.
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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?
To make toys for everyone
To keep order and protect people
To plant flowers in every park
To build tall buildings
2. Which of these is an example of a rule or law?
Wearing your favorite color
Brushing your teeth every morning
Stopping at a red light
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.
True
False
6. Laws help keep people safe and ensure fairness.
True
False
7. Why is it important to have rules and laws in our community?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. People who live in a country are called .
9. Our provides important things like schools and parks.