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Government & Citizenship

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1EGOJPT-19BO

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1.What is a constitution for?
2.What is a right?
3.Why can rights have limits?
4.What does a legislature do?
5.What does a mayor generally lead?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What is a responsibility?
8.What is due process?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  2. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  3. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  4. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  5. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  6. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  7. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  8. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived

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.