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Government & Citizenship

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-2JTITP-1NZW

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

Answers and teaching notes

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