Something that tells you what you are allowed or not allowed to do

Making sure everyone is treated fairly and gets what they deserve

A place where disagreements are settled and laws are applied

The person in court who makes decisions about the law

Someone who saw or knows something important about an event

Understanding Law and Justice

Law & Justice

This quiz covers basic concepts of law and justice relevant to young learners, focusing on rules, fairness, and basic rights.

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20 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Apr 23, 2026

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1 What is the main purpose of laws in a community?

A To make things more difficult for people
B To help keep everyone safe and organised
C To allow people to do whatever they want
D To decide who wins in arguments

2 Which of these is a basic right that most children have?

A The right to not go to school
B The right to have a safe place to live
C The right to drive a car
D The right to stay up all night

3 What does it mean to be 'fair'?

A Giving everyone the same amount of everything, no matter what
B Treating people differently based on how much you like them
C Giving people what they deserve or need, with no favouritism
D Always letting the strongest person win

4 Who helps to make sure laws are followed?

A Doctors
B Teachers
C Police officers
D Librarians

5 What is a 'rule'?

A A suggestion for what to do
B Something that tells you what you are allowed or not allowed to do
C A game you play with friends
D A type of food

6 What is the name of the place where judges make decisions about laws?

A A library
B A hospital
C A school playground
D A courthouse

7 Why is it important to listen to both sides of a story when trying to solve a problem fairly?

A So you can decide who to blame faster
B To make the problem go away by itself
C To understand all the facts before making a decision
D To pick the loudest person's side

8 What is a 'responsibility'?

A Something you are forced to do
B A job or duty that you have to do
C A fun activity you choose
D A type of toy

9 Who is in charge of making laws in a country?

A All the people who watch TV
B The leaders elected by the people, like politicians
C Every single person in the country
D The people who run the shops

10 What is 'justice'?

A Getting what you want, even if it's unfair to others
B Making sure everyone is treated fairly and gets what they deserve
C Being the winner of every game
D Having lots of money

11 If you break a rule, what might happen?

A Nothing at all
B You might receive a reward
C You might face a consequence or penalty
D Everyone will praise you

12 What does it mean to be a 'good citizen'?

A Only thinking about yourself
B Following rules, respecting others, and helping your community
C Breaking rules when no one is watching
D Complaining about everything

13 Why are traffic lights important?

A To make cars go faster
B To help drivers and pedestrians know when it's safe to move
C To make roads look pretty
D To signal the start of a race

14 What is a 'court'?

A A place to play sports
B A place where disagreements are settled and laws are applied
C A place to buy groceries
D A place to read books

15 What does 'innocent until proven guilty' mean?

A Everyone is automatically guilty of crimes
B A person is considered not guilty until there is enough evidence to prove they are guilty
C It's okay to assume people have done something wrong
D Only guilty people go to court