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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3CVX4M-OQUC

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.