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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1HX8MI8-14H9

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1.What does a legislature do?
2.Why have a community rule?
3.What does a mayor generally lead?
4.What does voting let citizens do?
5.Why collect taxes?
6.What is a right?
7.What is a responsibility?
8.Who helps put out fires?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  2. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  3. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  4. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  5. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  6. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  7. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  8. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters

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.