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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-PEM0B4-1TOT

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.