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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-N1J4TA-1N0O

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  2. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  3. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  4. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  5. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  6. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  8. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights

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.