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Citizenship Quiz - Rules and Laws (Questions)

Rules and laws help people live together safely and fairly. This KS2 Citizenship quiz explores why rules matter, who makes laws, and why they are followed.

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Fascinating Fact:

If people break laws, the police and courts may become involved. The law is there to deal with serious problems fairly.

In KS2 Citizenship, children learn that rules are used at home, school and in clubs, while laws apply across the country. Both help people understand expectations, protect others and support fair treatment.

Key Terms

Rule: A guide about what people should or should not do in a place or group.
Law: An official rule for everyone in a country, made by people in government.
Consequence: What happens after an action, such as a reminder, warning or other result.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between rules and laws in KS2?

In KS2, rules are usually set by places like schools or clubs, while laws are official rules that apply to everyone in the country.

Why do we need rules and laws?

We need rules and laws to keep people safe, make behaviour fairer, protect rights and help communities work well together.

Who makes laws in the UK for children?

In the UK, laws are made through Parliament, where elected representatives discuss and approve new laws for the country.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Why do we have rules when playing Monopoly?

[ ]	To spoil the fun
[ ]	To make the game fair
[ ]	No particular reason
[ ]	It makes the game more fun

2.

Why do we have the rule in school not to run down the corridor?

[ ]	It is quieter when you walk
[ ]	The headteacher says so
[ ]	The teachers just want to spoil our fun
[ ]	It prevents us from hurting ourselves

3.

What is the name of the rules God gave to Moses in the Bible?

[ ]	Class rules
[ ]	Doomsday Book
[ ]	Ten Commandments
[ ]	Eight Instructions

4.

Who makes the rules at home?

[ ]	Children
[ ]	Parent or other adult
[ ]	Pet dog
[ ]	Next door neighbour

5.

If you break a rule in school who usually decides the consequences?

[ ]	Friends
[ ]	Teacher or headteacher
[ ]	Caretaker
[ ]	Year 6 children

6.

If you break a rule in town such as stealing who will take action?

[ ]	Teacher
[ ]	Nurse
[ ]	Police Officer
[ ]	Traffic Warden

7.

Who makes the laws in Britain?

[ ]	Prime Minister
[ ]	The monarch
[ ]	Police
[ ]	Parliament

8.

How is a new law made?

[ ]	The police write to newspapers to let everyone know they have a new law
[ ]	Members of Parliament debate about new laws and then vote whether to introduce it or not
[ ]	The monarch comes on the TV to let us know about the new law
[ ]	The Prime Minister just makes a new law when he feels like it

9.

Where do you have to go if you break the law?

[ ]	Court
[ ]	School
[ ]	Church
[ ]	Swimming baths

10.

If you break a serious law what punishment might the court give you?

[ ]	No sweets
[ ]	No playing with friends
[ ]	Go to prison
[ ]	Transportation to Australia

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Rules, rights and responsibilities

Citizenship Quiz - Rules and Laws (Answers)

1.

Why do we have rules when playing Monopoly?

[ ]	To spoil the fun
[x]	To make the game fair
[ ]	No particular reason
[ ]	It makes the game more fun

What is your favourite property in Monopoly?

2.

Why do we have the rule in school not to run down the corridor?

[ ]	It is quieter when you walk
[ ]	The headteacher says so
[ ]	The teachers just want to spoil our fun
[x]	It prevents us from hurting ourselves

Falling over when running can cause more damage than when walking

3.

What is the name of the rules God gave to Moses in the Bible?

[ ]	Class rules
[ ]	Doomsday Book
[x]	Ten Commandments
[ ]	Eight Instructions

How many of them do you know?

4.

Who makes the rules at home?

[ ]	Children
[x]	Parent or other adult
[ ]	Pet dog
[ ]	Next door neighbour

The rules might be very different if it was left to the children!

5.

If you break a rule in school who usually decides the consequences?

[ ]	Friends
[x]	Teacher or headteacher
[ ]	Caretaker
[ ]	Year 6 children

Sometimes the school council may have helped to set the rules but teachers and headteachers have to agree

6.

If you break a rule in town such as stealing who will take action?

[ ]	Teacher
[ ]	Nurse
[x]	Police Officer
[ ]	Traffic Warden

It's always better to keep on the good side of the law

7.

Who makes the laws in Britain?

[ ]	Prime Minister
[ ]	The monarch
[ ]	Police
[x]	Parliament

Parliament is made up of Members of Parliament who have meetings to discuss making laws

8.

How is a new law made?

[ ]	The police write to newspapers to let everyone know they have a new law
[x]	Members of Parliament debate about new laws and then vote whether to introduce it or not
[ ]	The monarch comes on the TV to let us know about the new law
[ ]	The Prime Minister just makes a new law when he feels like it

It can be quite a lengthy process

9.

Where do you have to go if you break the law?

[x]	Court
[ ]	School
[ ]	Church
[ ]	Swimming baths

The court will decide on the next step

10.

If you break a serious law what punishment might the court give you?

[ ]	No sweets
[ ]	No playing with friends
[x]	Go to prison
[ ]	Transportation to Australia

The judge will decide how long you have to go to prison