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Understanding Our Government

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Understanding Our Government

Government building with flag

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What is the main job of government?

To make money

To make and enforce laws

To build houses

2. Who is the leader of our country?

The Mayor

The Governor

The President

3. Why do we need rules and laws?

To keep people safe and fair

To make life harder

To have fun

4. Which of these are ways citizens can participate in government? (Check all that apply)

Voting

Following laws

Helping in the community

Ignoring rules

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

Draw lines to match each government leader with their job:

President
Mayor
Governor
Police Officer
Leads a city or town
Leads the whole country
Helps keep laws safe
Leads a state

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer Questions

5. Fill in the blank: Good citizens follow __________ and help their __________.
6. Name one rule you follow at school and explain why it's important.
7. How can kids your age be good citizens? Write two ways.
8. What would happen if there were no laws or rules? Explain your thinking.

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