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Worksheet #12: Government and Laws

I. Government
What kind of government does your country have?__________________________________________

Who makes the laws?_________________________________________________________________

Are the people of your country happy with their government? Why or why not?
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Can the people of your country change their government/leaders if they wish?____________________

If so, how?_______________________________________________________________
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II. Laws
In the blanks below, write 10 of your country’s most important laws.

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What are the penalties/punishments for people who don’t obey the laws?
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III. Flag Activity

On a separate sheet of plain white paper, neatly design, draw, and color a flag for your country. Leave
enough space along the edge to explain the meaning of each color pattern or symbol on the flag.