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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-ZVC5XK-9HP5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  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 responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  5. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  6. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  8. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government

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.