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Government & Citizenship

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

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.