Rules and Laws Flashcards

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Study key vocabulary about rules, laws, consequences, and citizenship.

Flashcards

rule: A guideline for behavior in a specific place or situation
law: An official government rule that everyone in a community must follow
consequence: What happens when someone breaks a rule or law
government: The group of leaders who make decisions and laws for a community or country
citizen: An official member of a country or community with rights and responsibilities
fine: A money penalty for breaking a law
community service: Unpaid work done to help the community as a consequence for breaking a law
speed limit: A traffic law setting the maximum speed allowed on a road
fairness: Treating everyone equally and according to the same rules
responsibility: A duty or obligation — something you are expected to do
right: A freedom or protection guaranteed to citizens by law
enforce: To make sure people follow a rule or law