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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1QNG3W1-1N0O

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1.Who helps put out fires?
2.What does a mayor generally lead?
3.What does voting let citizens do?
4.What is a constitution for?
5.Why collect taxes?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What is a right?
8.What is a responsibility?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  2. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  3. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  4. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  5. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  6. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  8. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill

Worked example

Identify authority, decision processes, rights, and responsibilities.

Common mistake

Confusing a government level, branch, or civic role.

Helpful hint

Name the decision-maker first.