Grade 3 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Civics & Communities worksheet - version 4
Grade 3 civics & communities practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Civics & Communities
Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1FL2VSP-1MQI
1.Explain “judicial branch” in your own words.
2.Explain “checks and balances” in your own words.
3.Explain “federalism” in your own words.
4.Explain “public policy” in your own words.
5.Explain “executive branch” in your own words.
6.Explain “legislative branch” in your own words.
7.Explain “separation of powers” in your own words.
8.Explain “rule of law” in your own words.
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.
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- Explain “judicial branch” in your own words.the branch that interprets laws
- Explain “checks and balances” in your own words.powers each branch uses to limit the others
- Explain “federalism” in your own words.sharing power between national and state governments
- Explain “public policy” in your own words.a government plan or action addressing an issue
- Explain “executive branch” in your own words.the branch that carries out laws
- Explain “legislative branch” in your own words.the branch that makes laws
- Explain “separation of powers” in your own words.division of authority among branches
- Explain “rule of law” in your own words.the principle that everyone is subject to law
Worked example
Identify the level of government, the decision-making process, and the rights or responsibilities involved.
Common mistake
Assuming every public decision is made by the same branch or level.
Helpful hint
Ask who has authority for this issue.