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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15D1D9U-K17R

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1.What is a right?
2.What does the judicial branch do?
3.What does a legislature do?
4.What does the executive branch do?
5.What is due process?
6.Why can rights have limits?
7.Why separate government powers?
8.What does a mayor generally lead?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  2. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  3. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  4. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  5. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  6. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  7. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  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.