Social studies study guide for test next week

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1. An example of a government action is: putting up a street light or putting up a speed limit sign.
2. An example of a private action is: taking out your trash.
3. Individual rights are something that people are entitled to have or do.
4. If a person does something to make their community look nice it is for the common good.
5. When you say the Pledge of Allegiance you are making a promise to be loyal to the United States and showing patriotism.
6. The purpose of local laws is to protect the common good (all citizens).
7. What are the different parts of the government called? the three branches.
8. Who enforces the laws? The mayor
9. What does it meant when a court interprets the law? (It decides what a law means)
10. Who makes the laws? A city council.
11. Give one reason why laws are important in a community (to keep people safe).
12. An example of a law is: stopping at a red light.
13. One way a citizen can help the local government is by: repaving the roads.
14. Give examples of services that are provided by the local government: schools, parks, police department, fire department.
15. What does diversity mean? Everyone is different.
16. If everyone celebrates different holidays, they are _________. (diverse)
17. How can a group of people make a fair decision? By taking a vote to decide.
18. A ________ is an individual member of a community. (citizen)
19. Give an example of a private action (personal responsibility): cleaning your room, doing your homework
20. An example of a civic responsibility is ______. (to keep the park clean)