Rules & Responsibilities — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What is the difference between a RULE and a LAW?
A) There is no difference
B) Rules are suggestions; laws have official consequences
C) Laws are only for adults
D) Rules are only for schools
The correct answer is B) Rules are suggestions; laws have official consequences.
2. Which is an example of a RESPONSIBILITY at home?
A) Watching TV all day
B) Doing your chores
C) Only eating dessert
D) Going to bed late
The correct answer is B) Doing your chores.
3. Why do we have traffic rules?
A) To make driving fun
B) To give police something to do
C) To keep drivers and walkers safe
D) To stop people from driving
The correct answer is C) To keep drivers and walkers safe.
4. Which BEST describes a good citizen?
A) Someone who only follows rules they like
B) Someone who breaks rules when no one is watching
C) Someone who follows rules and helps the community
D) Someone who ignores responsibilities
The correct answer is C) Someone who follows rules and helps the community.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word to complete each sentence.
1. Rules help create a sense of order and fairness in society.
The correct answer is 'order'. Rules help create a sense of order and fairness in society.
2. A person who follows rules and cares for others is a good citizen.
The correct answer is 'citizen'. A person who follows rules and cares for others is a good citizen.
3. Children can show responsibility by doing their chores and homework.
The correct answer is 'chores'. Children can show responsibility by doing their chores and homework.
4. Rights and responsibilities go together — you cannot have one without the other.
The correct answer is 'together'. Rights and responsibilities go together — you cannot have one without the other.
5. Democratic countries make laws through government.
The correct answer is 'government'. Democratic countries make laws through government.