Grade 3 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Government & Citizenship worksheet - version 14
Grade 3 government & citizenship practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Government & Citizenship
Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-13R7T9V-7MPT
1.What does a legislature do?
2.What is federalism?
3.What does the executive branch do?
4.Name civic participation besides voting.
5.Why is a free press important?
6.What does the judicial branch do?
7.What is rule of law?
8.Why separate government powers?
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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- What does a legislature do?Makes laws
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
- Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
- Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
- What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
- What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
- Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
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.