PencilGo

Government & Citizenship

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-THVV6X-30BB

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

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Show answers for version 15
  1. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  2. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  3. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  4. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  5. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  6. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  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.