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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1R3DSYH-RUSH

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1.What is rule of law?
2.What does a legislature do?
3.What is federalism?
4.What does the executive branch do?
5.Why separate government powers?
6.Name civic participation besides voting.
7.What does the judicial branch do?
8.Why can rights have limits?

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  1. What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
  2. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  3. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  4. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  5. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  6. Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
  7. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  8. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' 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.