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Grade 1 social studies: Understand why we have rules and laws and tell a rule from a law.

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Understand why we have rules and laws and tell a rule from a law.
1
Good rules and laws are usually ___.
Afair for everyoneBonly for some peopleCmade to be brokenDkept secret
2
Which of these is an example of a classroom rule?
Astop at red lightsBwear a seatbeltCraise your hand before speakingDpay your taxes
3
Which is a reason rules are important?
Athey help people get alongBthey make games boringCthey stop all funDthey help no one
4
What can happen if people break important laws?
Athere are consequences or penaltiesBnothing ever happensCschool is cancelledDthey get a prize
5
Wearing a seatbelt in a car is an example of a ___ that keeps us safe.
AgameBchoreCsnackDlaw
6
Which of these is an example of a law?
Amaking your bedBraising your hand to speakCsharing crayonsDstopping at a red traffic light
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1
Good rules and laws are usually ___.
Afair for everyoneBonly for some peopleCmade to be brokenDkept secret
Answer: A — fair for everyone
The correct answer is “fair for everyone”.
2
Which of these is an example of a classroom rule?
Astop at red lightsBwear a seatbeltCraise your hand before speakingDpay your taxes
Answer: C — raise your hand before speaking
The correct answer is “raise your hand before speaking”.
3
Which is a reason rules are important?
Athey help people get alongBthey make games boringCthey stop all funDthey help no one
Answer: A — they help people get along
The correct answer is “they help people get along”.
4
What can happen if people break important laws?
Athere are consequences or penaltiesBnothing ever happensCschool is cancelledDthey get a prize
Answer: A — there are consequences or penalties
The correct answer is “there are consequences or penalties”.
5
Wearing a seatbelt in a car is an example of a ___ that keeps us safe.
AgameBchoreCsnackDlaw
Answer: D — law
The correct answer is “law”.
6
Which of these is an example of a law?
Amaking your bedBraising your hand to speakCsharing crayonsDstopping at a red traffic light
Answer: D — stopping at a red traffic light
The correct answer is “stopping at a red traffic light”.

Practice focus

Social Studies — Civics & History. Understand why we have rules and laws and tell a rule from a law.

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