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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-19R2REG-K17R

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

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

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.