The Role of the Government:

Rules & Laws in the United States

What are

examples of a

law?

What are examples of a

rule?

Who makes laws and rules?

Teachers AdministrationParents

Congress

House of Representatives

SenatePresident

Owners Voters

Inventors

Who typically enforces laws and rules?

Parents Teachers

Principals

Managers

Store Owners

Coaches

You Can Too!

Assistants

Workers

Why do we have rules and laws?

Games

Classrooms

Driving

Shopping

Community

Jobs

SportsMovie Theaters

HomeRestaurants

What is the U.S. Constitution?

*Primary law

of the U.S.

Government*

*Describes the 3 branches of

Government*

*Lays out the basic rights for citizens in the

U.S.*

Consists of:

For more information: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html

•7 Articles

•27 Amendments•Bill of Rights

• Goes hand-in-hand with Declaration of

Independence

The 3 branches of Government

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html

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What role can you play as a citizen in promoting the rules

and laws of America?

Standard 3.4: Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives and the basic structure of

the U.S. government.

3.4.1: Determine the reasons for rules, laws, and the U.S. Constitution; the role of citizenship in the

promotion of rules and laws; and the consequences for people who violate rules and laws.

3.4.4: Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local government.