Community Government Edition

Community Government Edition With your host: Ms. Philips

Government - 100 Which of the following is a government action? Washing windows on a house Putting up a street light Opening a pet store

Government – 100 Which of the following is a government action? Washing windows on a house Putting up a street light Opening a pet store

Government - 200 What are the different parts of a government called? The three branches Laws and services The mayor and council

Government – 200 What are the different parts of a government called? The three branches Laws and services The mayor and council

Government - 300 What does a mayor do? Enforce the laws Interpret the laws Write the laws

Government – 300 What does a mayor do? Enforce the laws Interpret the laws Write the laws

Government - 400 When a court interprets a law what does it have to do? Ask the mayor about a law Decide what a law means Make a law

Government – 400 When a court interprets a law what does it have to do? Ask the mayor about a law Decide what a law means Make a law

Government - 500 What does a city council do? Enforce the laws Interpret the laws Make the laws

Government – 500 What does a city council do? Enforce the laws Interpret the laws Make the laws

Core Democratic Values - 100 What are individual rights? Important ideas people believe in Something people are entitled to do People working together for the good of everyone

Core Democratic Values – 100 What are individual rights? Important ideas people believe in Something people are entitled to do People working together for the good of everyone

Core Democratic Values - 200 There is a local law that limits the speed on a city street. What is the purpose of this law? Take rights away from the citizens Make sure trucking companies don’t make money Protect the common good CHECK

Core Democratic Values – 200 There is a local law that limits the speed on a city street. What is the purpose of this law? Take rights away from the citizens Make sure trucking companies don’t make money Protect the common good

Core Democratic Values - 300 Bill did not like to cut his grass. His grass was very long. People in the neighborhood wanted their community to look nice. They asked Bill to cut his grass and he finally did. This is what type of decision? Government action Common good Community service

Core Democratic Values – 300 Bill did not like to cut his grass. His grass was very long. People in the neighborhood wanted their community to look nice. They asked Bill to cut his grass and he finally did. This is what type of decision? Government action Common good Community service

Core Democratic Values - 400 What is the meaning of diversity? People care about their homes Everyone is different All people have rights

Core Democratic Values – 400 What is the meaning of diversity? People care about their homes Everyone is different All people have rights

Core Democratic Values - 500 Which of the following would be the BEST way to show patriotism? Drawing a map of the United States Saying the Pledge of Allegiance Cleaning up litter in the park

Core Democratic Values – 500 Which of the following would be the BEST way to show patriotism? Drawing a map of the United States Saying the Pledge of Allegiance Cleaning up litter in the park

Government 2 - 100 What are some services provided by the local government? Doctor, dentist, nurse Car wash, window cleaner, plumber Schools, parks, police department

Government 2 – 100 What are some services provided by the local government? Doctor, dentist, nurse Car wash, window cleaner, plumber Schools, parks, police department

Government 2 - 200 What do you call an individual member of a community? Volunteer Person Citizen

Government 2 – 200 What do you call an individual member of a community? Volunteer Person Citizen

Government 2 - 300 Which of the following is an example of a law? Going to bed on time Stopping at a red light No running in the hallway

Government 2 – 300 Which of the following is an example of a law? Going to bed on time Stopping at a red light No running in the hallway

Government 2 - 400 Why are laws so important in a community? To punish bad people They keep people safe Give the mayor power

Government 2 – 400 Why are laws so important in a community? To punish bad people They keep people safe Give the mayor power

Government 2 - 500 Which of the following shows how the local government can help its citizens? Building a bowling alley Planning a fair Repaving roads

Government 2 – 500 Which of the following shows how the local government can help its citizens? Building a bowling alley Planning a fair Repaving roads

Roles and Responsibilities - 100 Which of the following is an example of personal responsibility? Driving the speed limit Cleaning your bedroom Voting for a new mayor

Roles and Responsibilities – 100 Which of the following is an example of personal responsibility? Driving the speed limit Cleaning your bedroom Voting for a new mayor

Roles and Responsibilities - 200 What is a fair way for a group of people to make a decision? Take a vote Let one person decide Ask someone else to decide

Roles and Responsibilities – 200 What is a fair way for a group of people to make a decision? Take a vote Let one person decide Ask someone else to decide

Roles and Responsibilities - 300 A group of second graders noticed the park near their school had a lot of trash. They decided to clean it up. This is an example of what type of responsibility? Civic Personal Government

Roles and Responsibilities – 300 A group of second graders noticed the park near their school had a lot of trash. They decided to clean it up. This is an example of what type of responsibility? Civic Personal Government

Roles and Responsibilities - 400 Mr. Jones is at home on Tuesday taking out his garbage. This is what type of action? Government Business Private

Roles and Responsibilities – 400 Mr. Jones is at home on Tuesday taking out his garbage. This is what type of action? Government Business Private

Roles and Responsibilities - 500 What is the difference between a civic responsibility and a personal responsibility?

Roles and Responsibilities – 500 What is the difference between a civic responsibility and a personal responsibility? A civic responsibility is something you are supposed to do as a member of a community. A personal responsibility is something you are supposed to do as an individual person.

Grab Bag - 100 Which of the following is an important symbol of our country? A dollar bill The American flag A world globe

Grab Bag – 100 Which of the following is an important symbol of our country? A dollar bill The American flag A world globe

Grab Bag - 200 Mr. Davis celebrates Kwanzaa. Mrs. Hill celebrates Christmas. Mr. Lewis celebrates Hanukkah. What does this show? Civic responsibility Diversity Common good

Grab Bag – 200 Mr. Davis celebrates Kwanzaa. Mrs. Hill celebrates Christmas. Mr. Lewis celebrates Hanukkah. What does this show? Civic responsibility Diversity Common good

Grab Bag – 300 What does the common good mean?

Grab Bag – 300 What does the common good mean? People working together to do what is best for everyone.

Grab Bag - 400 Name 2 civic responsibilities and 2 personal responsibilities you have.

Grab Bag – 400 Name 2 civic responsibilities and 2 personal responsibilities. Civic: - following the laws - picking up litter - voting Personal: - brushing your teeth - cleaning your room - doing your homework

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