Government Basics — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each government job into MAKES LAWS or ENFORCES LAWS.
Makes Laws
CongressSenatelawmaker Enforces Laws
policefirefightersheriff Congress, the Senate, and lawmakers write new laws. Police, firefighters, and sheriffs help people follow laws and stay safe.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A rule for the whole country is called a law.
A law is a rule that everyone in the country must follow to keep people safe and fair.
2. The group that makes new laws for our country is called Congress.
Congress is made up of leaders from each state who write and vote on new laws.
3. People who help others follow the law every day are called police.
Police officers make sure people follow laws so everyone stays safe in the community.
4. A person who decides cases in court is called a judge.
A judge listens to both sides and decides if someone broke a law or what is fair.
5. The leader of our country is called the President.
The President leads the country and signs new laws that Congress has passed.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Laws are rules that help keep people safe and fair.
True False
Laws protect people and make sure everyone is treated in a fair and kind way.
2. Only kids make the laws in our country.
True False
Grown-up leaders in Congress make the laws, not children. Kids follow rules at school and home.
3. Police help people follow the law.
True False
Police help keep the community safe by making sure people obey the laws.
4. A judge sells food at the store.
True False
A judge works in a courtroom and decides cases, not in a store selling food.