Government Principles
Explore the fundamental principles of government, including democracy, rule of law, and citizen participation, suitable for Grade 4 social studies.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is a government?
A group of friends playing together
A system of people and laws that guides a country, state, or town
A type of video game
A collection of toys
2. Which of these is a responsibility of the government?
To make sure everyone has a pet
To provide public services like schools and roads
To decide what everyone watches on TV
To choose everyone's favorite color
3. In a (democracy/monarchy), citizens get to choose their leaders.
4. The (rule of law/rule of one) means that everyone, even leaders, must follow the laws.
5. Only adults can participate in government.
True
False
6. Laws are made to keep people safe and fair.
True
False
7. What does it mean for a government to be a 'democracy'?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. One way can participate in government is by .
9. Governments create to protect our .
10. Look at the image of a government building. What do you think happens inside this type of building?
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