Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Government & Citizenship worksheet - version 19
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-V8D6XG-AIUZ
1.What does the judicial branch do?
2.What is federalism?
3.Why can rights have limits?
4.What does the executive branch do?
5.What does a legislature do?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.Name civic participation besides voting.
8.What is rule of law?
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.
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- What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
- What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
- What does a legislature do?Makes laws
- Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
- Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
- 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.