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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-KWVL28-14H9

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  2. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  3. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  4. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  5. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  6. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and 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.