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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1RDDENG-RUSH

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1.What does the executive branch do?
2.Why separate government powers?
3.What is federalism?
4.What is rule of law?
5.What does a legislature do?
6.What does the judicial branch do?
7.What is due process?
8.Why is a free press important?

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  1. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  2. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  3. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  4. What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
  5. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  6. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  7. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  8. Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes 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.