Purpose of Laws

A law is a rule that people MUST live by.

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​What is a law?

Laws help to keep people safe.

Example: All dogs must be walked on a leash.

Can you let your dog off the leash? Yes or No

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​What do LAWS do?

1. Laws help to protect our property.

Example: All trash must be put in a trash can.

2. Laws help to protect our RIGHTS

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​Laws help:

​Laws help to protect our rights.

Example: All citizens have the right to free speech.
(this means you can say what you think!)

​Laws Protect:

If a citizen breaks the law there may be consequences!

They could get a ticket or pay a fine.

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​Breaking the LAW