U.S. Government

A group of people who live together is called

• a team

• a community

• family & friends

• students

What community do you belong to?

• your town

• your country

• the world

• ALL of the above

Which word does NOT describe a good citizen?

• honest

• kind

• rude

• fair

Which phrase is an example of a citizen's RIGHTS?

• to listen

• to feel safe

• treat others with respect

• do whatever you want

Which phrase is an example of a citizen's RESPONSIBILITY?

• to feel safe

• a free education

• follow the rules

• join a sports team

Which example is both a RIGHT and a RESPONSIBILITY?

• to learn

• to feel safe

• follow the rules

• do your best

Which of the following is NOT one of the Democratic Principles?

• fairness

• manners

• justice

• equality

The Common Good means doing what is best for

• only people you like

• yourself

• everyone

• our leaders

A democracy is a government

• with no rights or freedoms

• that has leaders that are elected

• that has a king

• with no rules

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• We wanted England to help us.

• Each state wanted to be independent.

• It told the world that we are our own independent country.

• We wanted to be ruled by a king.