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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15N0YYT-K17R

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1.Why separate government powers?
2.What does the executive branch do?
3.What does the judicial branch do?
4.What does a legislature do?
5.What is due process?
6.What is a right?
7.What is a constitution for?
8.What does a mayor generally lead?

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  1. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  2. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  3. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  4. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  5. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  6. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  7. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  8. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government

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.