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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-18D4QXL-K17R

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

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  1. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  2. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  3. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  4. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  5. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  6. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  7. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  8. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights

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.