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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-LXKQ1E-1N0O

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1.Why have a community rule?
2.What is a constitution for?
3.What does a legislature do?
4.What does voting let citizens do?
5.Who helps put out fires?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What is a right?
8.What is a responsibility?

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.