Rules & Responsibilities — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Why are rules important in a community?
A) They make things boring
B) They help keep people safe and treat everyone fairly
C) They only help adults
D) They are just for schools
The correct answer is B) They help keep people safe and treat everyone fairly.
2. What is a RESPONSIBILITY?
A) A rule you ignore
B) Something you are expected to do
C) A punishment for bad behavior
D) A game you play
The correct answer is B) Something you are expected to do.
3. Which is an example of a SCHOOL rule?
A) Go to bed at 8pm
B) Do not litter in the park
C) Raise your hand before speaking
D) Stop at red lights
The correct answer is C) Raise your hand before speaking.
4. What happens when people do NOT follow rules?
A) Nothing changes
B) Rules get easier
C) There can be accidents or unfairness
D) Everyone is happy
The correct answer is C) There can be accidents or unfairness.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word to complete each sentence.
1. Laws are rules made by the government to protect citizens.
The correct answer is 'government'. Laws are rules made by the government to protect citizens.
2. Citizens have both rights and responsibilities.
The correct answer is 'responsibilities'. Citizens have both rights and responsibilities.
3. Respecting other people's property is an important responsibility.
The correct answer is 'property'. Respecting other people's property is an important responsibility.
4. When a rule is broken, there is usually a consequence.
The correct answer is 'consequence'. When a rule is broken, there is usually a consequence.
5. Being a good citizen means following rules and helping others.
The correct answer is 'citizen'. Being a good citizen means following rules and helping others.