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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RCJ85X-1TOT

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1.What is a right?
2.Why collect taxes?
3.What is a responsibility?
4.What is a constitution for?
5.What does voting let citizens do?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What does a legislature do?
8.Why have a community rule?

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

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.