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Government & Citizenship

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

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  2. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  3. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  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 is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  7. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  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.