Breaking Laws Brings Consequences
This Grade 3 history skill from California myWorld Interactive explains the concept of consequences for breaking rules and laws, including fines for rule violations and jail for serious law breaking, covered in Chapter 5: Citizenship and Civic Engagement. Students learn why rules and laws exist and what happens when they are not followed.
Key Concepts
Rules and laws help keep people safe and communities orderly. When someone breaks a rule, there is a consequence , like losing recess time at school.
Breaking laws has more serious consequences because laws protect everyone. A person who breaks a law might have to pay a fine , which is a sum of money. For breaking very important laws, the consequence could be going to jail .
Common Questions
What are consequences for breaking rules and laws?
When someone breaks a rule, there is a consequence like losing recess. Breaking laws has more serious consequences because laws protect everyone. Someone who breaks a law might pay a fine or, for very serious violations, could go to jail.
What is a fine and when might someone pay one?
A fine is a sum of money someone must pay as a consequence for breaking a law. Many minor legal violations result in fines, which are less severe than jail but still hold people accountable for breaking rules that protect everyone.
Why do rules and laws have consequences?
Rules and laws have consequences to encourage people to follow them and keep communities orderly and safe. Without consequences, there would be no reason for people to follow rules designed to protect everyone.
What chapter covers rule consequences in California myWorld Interactive Grade 3?
Breaking laws and their consequences is covered in Chapter 5: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in California myWorld Interactive, Grade 3.
What is the difference between breaking a rule and breaking a law?
Breaking a rule, like cutting in line at school, results in minor consequences like losing privileges. Breaking a law is more serious and can result in fines or even jail because laws protect everyone in the community.