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Government & Citizenship

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

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  2. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  3. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  4. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  5. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  6. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  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.