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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1RM1EQ5-OQUC

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.