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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-4C1YXH-46U6

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1.What does a legislature do?
2.Name civic participation besides voting.
3.Why can rights have limits?
4.What is due process?
5.Why is a free press important?
6.What does the judicial branch do?
7.What is federalism?
8.What is rule of law?

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  1. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  2. Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
  3. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  4. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  5. Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
  6. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  7. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  8. What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law

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.