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Government & Citizenship

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1S40UR0-14H9

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  2. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  3. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  4. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  5. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  6. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  7. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  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.