Voting is a process by which a group of people can decide things fairly when they do not all agree. Voting is an important part of the type of government called democracy. In a democracy people use voting to choose government leaders. They also may vote for or against certain laws or projects in their community. The right to vote is called suffrage.
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2020.
This video explains the voting process.
Rating: G Production Year: 2019 Duration: 4:59
Read, sing and learn about the principles of democracy and gain appreciation for the contributions of those who fought for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
Rules are guidelines for how people should behave. They are based on ideas about what is right and wrong. Rules are how adults teach children how to behave in society. Children are also given rules that teach them to respect others. Laws are rules that have been passed by a government’s legislature. If someone breaks the law, a crime has been committed and that person is usually punished.
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2020.
Rating: E Production Year: 2017 Duration: 6:17
Rules are all around us, and you are constantly being reminded of them. But do you understand why these rules are in place? Or why you should follow them? In this Miniclip, you will learn about the nature of rules, who makes them, and the purposes they serve in everyday life. The video provides an overview of the rules within the home, school, on the road, and at the swimming pool.