PencilGo

Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1R7FB9Z-1N0O

Free printable
1.Why collect taxes?
2.What does voting let citizens do?
3.What does a mayor generally lead?
4.Why have a community rule?
5.Who helps put out fires?
6.What is a right?
7.What does a legislature do?
8.Why separate government powers?

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.

Show answers for version 14
  1. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  2. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  3. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  4. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  5. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  6. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  7. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  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.