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Government & Citizenship

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1FEHZIR-7X1P

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  2. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  3. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  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 executive branch do?Carries out laws
  7. Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
  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.