Grade 5 · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Government & Citizenship worksheet - version 17
Grade 5 government & citizenship practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Government & Citizenship
Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1JBRBQU-7X1P
1.Why is a free press important?
2.What does a legislature do?
3.What is rule of law?
4.Name civic participation besides voting.
5.What is due process?
6.What is federalism?
7.What does the executive branch do?
8.Why can rights have limits?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 17
- Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
- What does a legislature do?Makes laws
- What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
- Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
- 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.