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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-IOOOH3-1TC2

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

Answers and teaching notes

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