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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-QIKF30-1TOT

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1.Why have a community rule?
2.What is a constitution for?
3.Why collect taxes?
4.What is a right?
5.Who helps put out fires?
6.What is a responsibility?
7.Why separate government powers?
8.What does a legislature do?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  2. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  3. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  4. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  5. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  6. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  7. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  8. What does a legislature do?Makes laws

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.