SS Chapter 7 Review

A guideline for how people should act or behave.

• law

• ethnic origin

• election

• rule

These are written and carried out by the government.

• laws

• ethnic origins

• elections

• rules

True or false: rules and laws help keep us safe.

• True

• False

Remembering to put your folder in the basket without a reminder from your teacher means you

• have traditions

• are self-reliant

• like to vote

Raising your hand and to speak instead of shouting out means you

• have self-discipline

• like to vote

• have traditions

Why do voters elect government officials?

• To break rules and laws

• To pick up trash

• To make important decisions and laws

Which is an example of showing respect to others?

• Talking over someone who is talking

• Touching someone's personal belongings without permission

• Cheating on a test

• Return something that does not belong to you

What unites everyone who lives in America?

• Everyone celebrates the same holidays.

• Americans share traditions and principles.

• Nobody calls themselves an American.

Which is NOT one of the four American rights?

• Life (safety)

• Eating the same foods

• Equality under the law

• Pursuit of Happiness

How do citizens help make important decisions?

• They don't help make decisions

• They choose randomly

• They vote