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Community Government Edition

Explore government actions, democratic values, community decisions, and roles/responsibilities with insightful questions and answers. Enhance your knowledge of governance and civic engagement.

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Community Government Edition

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  1. Community Government Edition With your host: Ms. Philips

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

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

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

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

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

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

  8. 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

  9. 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

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

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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

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

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

  20. 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

  21. 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

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

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

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

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

  26. 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

  27. 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

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

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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

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

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

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

  41. 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.

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

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

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

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

  46. Grab Bag – 300 What does the common good mean?

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

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

  49. 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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