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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-F2TUGG-1TC2

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  2. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  3. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  4. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  5. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  6. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  8. 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.