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Government & Citizenship

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-H44PQZ-ZODZ

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

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  1. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  2. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  3. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  4. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  5. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  6. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  7. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  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.