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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-FR3JNF-UQT5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.